Alternatives to plastic straws, forks and spoons likely cause as much or more environmental harm.
plastic bag ban
Août 30, 2023
2:30AM
According to the government’s own analysis, these regulations will increase waste generated from substitutes by almost 300,000 tonnes in 2024.
Mars 23, 2023
8:40AM
According to the government’s own report, 99 per cent of the country’s plastic waste is already disposed of safely.
Octobre 5, 2022
1:42PM
Alternatives to single-use plastics actually have worse impacts on the environment.
Septembre 7, 2022
12:13PM
The government wants Canadians to “bring their own containers" to restaurants.
Juin 27, 2022
9:06AM
Ninety-nine per cent of plastics used in Canada are disposed of safely via recycling, incineration or landfilling.
Janvier 20, 2022
9:24AM
Paper manufacturing uses more energy than manufacturing plastic.
Août 12, 2021
10:00AM
Approximately 93 per cent of all plastics dumped into the sea come from 10 rivers in Asia and Africa.
Octobre 16, 2020
10:37AM
Investment in Canada’s oil and gas sector has declined by 35 per cent.