According to the evidence, encouraging substitutes for plastic will lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions.
single-use plastics
March 28, 2024
4:30AM
When plastic grocery bag use declined, use of polypropylene bags skyrocketed.
November 23, 2023
5:30AM
The federal government’s anti-plastic regulations would add about 2.9 million tonnes of substitute materials to the waste stream.
November 17, 2023
2:21PM
The government's ban on six types of single-use plastics went into effect last year.
November 8, 2023
10:29AM
Less than 1 per cent of plastics used in Canada end up as waste in the environment.
November 1, 2023
8:52AM
Plastic wrapping is crucial in food preservation, food transit and the reduction of food waste.
September 13, 2023
3:30AM
Alternatives to plastic straws, forks and spoons likely cause as much or more environmental harm.
August 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.
March 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.
February 8, 2023
3:30AM
The ban on single-use plastic products will force Canadians to pay higher prices for lower quality alternatives.