Govt departments banned from buying single-use plastics

Consumer products brand OXO has this week forged a new partnership with 1% For the Planet, which will see the company donate 1% of annual sales to non-profits that are focused on addressing key environmental issues, including creating more sustainable food practices.

Canada’s proposed ban on single-use plastics may not run afoul of its trade deal with the United States and Mexico, but experts suggest it disregards the “pause-and-check” spirit of the agreement. The Washington-based Plastics Industry Association added its voice this week to a chorus of complaints about the proposal, which would classify certain manufactured plastic items, including straws and carry-out bags, as “toxic substances” under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The issue has extra focus due to the upcoming U.S.election…