Waves of Change is a CBC series exploring the single-use plastic we're discarding, and why we need to clean up our act. Canada's environment and climate change minister has pledged to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastics within the federal government. As part of Ottawa's move toward zero plastic waste, McKenna said federal government operations will be reusing and recycling at least 75 per cent of all of its plastic garbage by 2030. Putting suppliers on noticeThe effort means Ottawa will aim to eliminate plastic straws, cups, cutlery, packaging and bottles from its operations. McKenna said government will work with businesses, companies and NGOs to find solutions and innovative ways of dealing with plastic.

Source: CBC News September 20, 2018 16:53 UTC