Canada plans to ban single-use plastics by 2021

Canada plans to ban harmful single-use plastics by 2021, with products like bags, straws, and cutlery potentially included. Producers will be responsible for their products' lifecycle, and recycling plans are required. Less than 10% of plastics are currently recycled in Canada, with 3 million tons of waste generated annually. This waste harms wildlife and pollutes environments. The ban aims to reduce pollution, protect wildlife, and create jobs in recycling.

What is the earliest year Canada plans to ban harmful single-use plastics?

• 2020

• 2021

• 2023

• 2022

Which of the following items might be included in Canada's plastic ban?

• Plastic furniture

• Plastic bottles

• Plastic bags

• Plastic toys

What percentage of plastics are currently recycled in Canada?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• 5%

How many tons of plastic waste does Canada dispose of each year?

• 2 million

• 1 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

What is one of the expected benefits of banning single-use plastics in Canada?

• Increase in plastic waste

• Increase in plastic production

• Reduction in recycling jobs

• Creation of jobs in recycling and recovery