Single-use plastics ban plan laid out by Canada
TRENTON, Canada - Plastic straws and grocery bags will be history by year's end, the Canadian government announced Monday. The long-awaited move happens three years after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to end the use of plastics that are difficult to recycle and contribute to pollution. Six items are affected besides straws and grocery bags, including Styrofoam take-out food containers, cutlery, stir sticks, and plastic rings that hold together six packs of beer. The ban means the products can no longer be made as of the end of this year. As well, it stops the sale of the items by ...
Source: philippinetimes.com
