Summary: A government source told CBC that the Canadian government plans on banning single use plastic items as part of an effort to curb plastic pollution. The source also told CBC that the government would announce it's full plan on Monday. The full list of single use plastics is expected to follow the same guidelines as the EU list of prohibited single use plastics.
My Opinion: I believe that this is a step in the right direction to protect the environment. I can also see the argument for people who are against the ban because of the possible economic impact of switching to alternative products. Instead of using plastic bags, grocery stores will probably switch to paper bags; which may be expensive. For those less fortunate it may harm them in the long run depending on how expensive the alternatively sourced materials are.
Why It's Important: Keeping our environment on Earth clean for generations to come may be the greatest issue this generation faces. Pollution, climate change, depletion of the ozone layer; these are all issues that contribute to making the Earth less habitable for both humans and animals alike. It's important because if we don't get our act together soon, it will be too late for the environment.
My Opinion: I believe that this is a step in the right direction to protect the environment. I can also see the argument for people who are against the ban because of the possible economic impact of switching to alternative products. Instead of using plastic bags, grocery stores will probably switch to paper bags; which may be expensive. For those less fortunate it may harm them in the long run depending on how expensive the alternatively sourced materials are.
Why It's Important: Keeping our environment on Earth clean for generations to come may be the greatest issue this generation faces. Pollution, climate change, depletion of the ozone layer; these are all issues that contribute to making the Earth less habitable for both humans and animals alike. It's important because if we don't get our act together soon, it will be too late for the environment.