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Provinces, feds bringing in first step of ‘action plan’ for plastics recycling
HALIFAX — The federal government and the provinces and territories say they have pieced together an action plan to gradually harmonize the recycling and reduction of plastic waste, with details yet to emerge.
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said Thursday at a Halifax meeting of environment ministers the governments agree there should be consistent standards and targets for companies that produce plastic waste or use it to package their products.
“For the first time, we now have this national zero plastic action plan to eliminate plastic waste. This is the first phase of it,” she said in a conference call during the lunch break.
She also told reporters that over time the plan could ensure that companies are held responsible for managing and collecting their waste and paying the costs involved.