Trudeau government’s plan to ban single-use plastics by the end of 2021 is in motion, meaning restaurants who rely on takeout orders amid the coronavirus pandemic may have to change their delivery packaging.And the ban comes at a time when many restaurants rely on delivery and takeout orders to keep their businesses afloat amid coronavirus closures.
Ottawa pushing ahead with plan to ban single-use plastics by end of 2021 On Oct. 7, Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced the timeline on the ban, adding that Canadians have increased their use of plastics during the pandemic.
He said this was among the considerations made by the government in preparing the list of six items to be banned, which includes plastic grocery bags, stir.