In this episode of the Reloop Brief, we head to Toronto to sit down with Karen Wirsig, Senior Program Manager for Plastics at Environmental Defence. Karen shares insights on Canada’s current plastics policy landscape, the role of public opinion in shaping federal action and talks about why stronger enforcement and reuse infrastructure are essential for tackling single-use packaging.
A recent poll shows that 86% of Canadians support federal action on plastics, across all provinces and political affiliations.
From the growing problem of unnecessary and harmful plastics on grocery shelves to deposit return shortfalls in Ontario, the discussion breaks down where progress has been made and where it might still be lacking, but emphasizing foremost the importance of global cooperation and the role Canada must play in addressing the plastic crisis.
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