Feds move forward with ban on single-use plastics

20 June 2022 at 17 h 33 min

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Feds move forward with ban on single-use plastics

Renée Rosteius, Sherbrooke resident, already makes a habit out of bringing reusable bags to grocery shop. As of the end of 2023, the sale of plastic grocery bags, among other single-use plastics, will be banned. (Photo : Cassie MacDonell)

By Cassie MacDonell
Local Journalism Initiative

On Monday, the Government of Canada announced that some single-use plastics are to be banned over the next 18 months. Expect to see a decline of single-use plastics such as grocery bags, cutlery, plastic six-pack rings that are used to hold drinks together, stir sticks, straws, and takeout containers.
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