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Canadian Government to ban single-use plastics as early as 2021

This week the Government of Canada made a significant announcement regarding its approach to addressing plastic pollution across the country. The commitments announced include; banning single-use plastics, make companies responsible for plastic waste, and investments to grow recycling across the country.

Positive Steps to Advance Recycling in Ontario

Government of Ontario transitioning responsibility of Blue Box materials to companies that produce them

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