Delivering results for a cleaner environment for over 55 years!
EXPLORE Our WorkTURNING THE TIDES
Enabling the next wave of plastic pollution prevention and cleanup initiatives by training our young clean water warriors.
THE GREAT LAKES PLASTICS CLEANUP
The largest initiative of its kind to employ plastic capture technology, collect critical data, engage communities and drive government and corporate action to end plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.
ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUSES
Reducing air and climate pollution and ensuring healthier school commutes for our children by getting more electric school buses on our roads.
MARINE SHIPPING
The only Canadian environmental, not-for-profit participating as a member of the Canadian delegation at the International Maritime Organization to reduce water, air and climate pollution from the shipping industry.
CHARGED Program
Leading the charge to EV accessibility for all through strategic deployment of public EV charging infrastructure across the country.
The Innovation Sandboxes Project
Pollution Probe and QUEST’s Innovation Sandboxes project is spearheading innovation in energy systems across Canada to accelerate the transition to a low-emissions future.
What we do
Circular Economy
Accelerating the transition from a traditional “take-make-waste” linear economy to a circular economy, where waste is minimized by design, and products and materials are reused, remanufactured, refurbished, and recycled.
Energy
Supporting the transition to a net-zero energy system through community engagement as well as regulatory, policy and market reform.
Transportation
Developing transportation solutions that reduce air pollution and help achieve Canada’s net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target.
Water
Protecting Canada’s water resources through policy and collaborative initiatives that reduce pollution and resolve other environmental threats to our waterways.
What's New
June 23, 2025
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Our Director of Energy @RichardKCarlson joined @EnergiMedia to discuss our new National Low-Carbon Energy Assessment with @QUESTCanada, exploring key strengths, gaps & pathways in Canada's energy transition.
🎥 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haPF1wD18Pc
📘 Report: https://www.pollutionprobe.org/low-carbon-energy-innovation-project/
Thank you #GreatLakesPlasticCleanup and @PollutionProbe for your leadership in keeping our beaches clean with #BeBot, remote-controlled robot.
I joined @AndrewDowieMPP, as he announced the partnership @ONgov and #GreatLakesPlasticCleanupProject.
#UnSmokeCanada #youthforlakesimcoe
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Pollution Probe is a registered Canadian charity (BN 108092701 RR0001) with a proven track record of working in partnership with industry and government to build practical solutions for shared environmental challenges.
We are a donor-based organization, and maintain a practical, independent perspective by drawing upon the financial support of a broad spectrum of individuals.
With your support, we can continue our work towards clean air, clean water and a healthy planet for all Canadians.