Government bans on plastic can be effective in cutting back on waste, but poor follow-through has left many such bans ineffective, the U.N. said in a Tuesday report. The report, with its release ...

The Federal Court decision that the backbone of Ottawa’s single-use plastic ban is “unconstitutional and unreasonable” is generating disappointment for some in the environmental movement ...

Here's what you need to know about the latest plastic bans in B.C.: What is banned as of Monday? As of July 15, single-use plastic takeout containers and glasses that are hard to recycle ...

The Canadian federal government recently announced a policy to ban straws, bags and several other single-use plastic items by the end of 2021. It is great to see Ottawa engaged in efforts to find ...

The Conservative Leader vows to end the federal single-use plastic ban on items like straws and grocery bags if his party is elected. Author of the article: Bryan Passifiume.

European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics in bid to tackle pollution Ambitious proposal will see plastic cutlery, straws and cotton buds phased out across continent Josh Gabbatiss ...

Kebab shops along Cardiff's most famous takeaway street have said they are prepared for a ban on single-use plastics - but it could mean pricier takeaways. Disposable plastic cutlery and trays are ...

This chart shows national-level regulations to ban/limit the use of plastic bags (2024). Statista. Notable exceptions to the trend are France, Italy and—from 2022 onward—Germany, which have ...

Plastic drinking straws are forbidden too, though there are exemptions for people who need them to drink safely or independently. Wales' ban on single-use plastics comes into effect today ...