Alternatives to plastic straws, forks and spoons likely cause as much or more environmental harm.
plastic 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.
Février 8, 2023
3:30AM
The ban on single-use plastic products will force Canadians to pay higher prices for lower quality alternatives.
Décembre 7, 2022
3:30AM
By the government’s own accounting, its net-zero plastics campaign will cost more than it will save in waste management costs.
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.