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Title:

Producing Biodegradable Plastics from Invasive Crabs

Agreement Number:

GC-1409

Agreement Value:

$24,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 13, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

Researchers at McGill University have developed an innovative process using crustacean shells to produce biodegradable plastics that break down in the marine environment. This contribution supports McGill in training and supporting a Ph.D. student to establish the process and develop a plan to scale it up in Nova Scotia by using invasive green crab shells from Kejimkujik National Park Seaside.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations

Location:

Montréal, Quebec, CA H3A 0G4

Reference Number:

154-2020-2021-Q4-00004

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119128981

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Operating Name:

McGill University

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning McGill University

Federal Riding Name:

Ville-Marie - Le Sud-Ouest - Île-des-Soeurs

Federal Riding Number:

24077

Program:

General Class Contribution Program

Program Purpose:

To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.