Is Canada’s proposed plastics ban plan a step towards a circular economy?

摘要

The Canadian government has said it plans to ban six categories of single-use plastics by the end of next year – and kick-started the process on 10 October with an official proposal to add plastic manufactured items to the country’s list of toxic substances. Ashley Wallis, plastics programme manager for Environmental Defence, said the proposed listing on schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (Cepa) "is essential" for the federal government to be able to take action to address plastic products throughout their lifecycle.