Planned Ban on Plastic Industry in Canada
An industry group has said that the federal government’s proposal to ban certain single-use is detrimental and defamatory to the businesses that manufacture them. According to the federal government, these products that include; plastic straws, carry-out bags, cutlery, styrofoam plates, six-pack rings, and stir sticks are “toxic” to the ecosystem.
Climate Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said that the six single-use plastic products will be banned because of their impact on the environment. He said that they will be added to the list of toxic …