03 Jan 2023 --- The Canadian government has laid out a mandatory timeline for industries to phase out and ultimately eradicate single-use plastic products throughout the country. Six items are being prohibited: checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware made from hard-to-recycle plastics, ring carriers, stir sticks and straws. Each item was selected because they are commonly found in the environment, harmful to wildlife and wildlife habitat, difficult to recycle and have readily available alternatives, according to the Canadian government.
