Energy and Environment

Canada to ban single-use plastics as soon as 2021

By Grayce McCormick
Published June 10, 2019 6:22pm ET
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Canada to ban single-use plastics as soon as 2021
The Energy Department is collaborating with the private sector to accelerate energy efficient technologies that reduce plastic waste in oceans and landfills. | (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Single-use plastics will be banned in Canada as soon as 2021.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement Monday, listing what items are up for debate, including water bottles, plastic bags, straws, fast food containers, cotton swabs, drink stirrers, and balloon sticks.

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