Below you will find information about the Government of Canada’s plan to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030 as well as resources regarding various forms of single-use plastic bans in Canada and abroad.
News Release from the federal announcement on single-use plastics, October 7, 2020 click here
To view the Canada-wide Action Plan on Zero Plastic Waste (strategy, phase 1 and phase 2) click here
To view Canada’s Actions on zero plastic waste, click here
What are some examples of other places that have plastic bans?
In Canada:
Prince Edward Island. CBC article P.E.I. government info
Victoria, Richmond, Saanich, Tofino and Ucluelet. B.C. government news release cleanBC plastics
Abroad:
United Kingdom. gov. press release
South Australia. single-use plastics bill
Kenya. single-use plastics
Other Resources:
The Ellen Macarthur Foundation has plenty of helpful explanations and information on plastics, the circular economy and more.
Edson and District Recycling Society 