Eliminating single-use plastic waste from Canada’s food system
We did it! We gathered over 1,300 signatures petitioning the Government of Canada to strengthen regulations and implement tighter deadlines around the single-use plastic ban.
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What’s not included in Canada’s single-use plastic ban
From May to September, NoSUP Canada petitioned the Government of Canada to improve the single-use plastic ban by strengthening regulations and accelerating the timeline toward zero-plastic waste goals supported by 1,368 signatures. Unfortunately, the first phase of the single-use plastic ban only includes checkout bags, stir sticks, can rings, takeout items, cutlery and straws, representingContinue reading “What’s not included in Canada’s single-use plastic ban”
Wrapping Up Circular Economy Month
Definition of a circular economy: The circular economy is a systems solution framework that tackles global challenges like climate change, biodiversity, waste and pollution. It aims to redefine how we create products to design out waste and encourages access over ownership. As we say goodbye to October and start anew in November, we must notContinue reading “Wrapping Up Circular Economy Month”
Phase One of Canada’s Single-Use Plastic Ban: Facts & Alternatives
The first phase of Canada’s Single-Use Plastic Ban includes checkout bags, cutlery, takeout items, plastic aluminum can ring carriers, stir sticks, and straws. However, the six items being banned only account for about 3% of the total amount of plastic waste created in Canada. Nevertheless, this first phase is a step in the right direction,Continue reading “Phase One of Canada’s Single-Use Plastic Ban: Facts & Alternatives”
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Explore the Numbers
Unpack Canada’s Plastic Problem
3.3M
metrics tons of plastic are disposed of in Canada each year
50%
of the plastic used in Canada is for single-use items
9%
is recycled with the remainder ending up in landfills or polluting land and waterways
30%
is the projected increase of plastic waste over the next decade
Say no to single-use plastic in Canada 