B.C., however, had delayed some aspects of the federal single-use plastics regulations, saying that producers and businesses needed more time to adapt.
As of July 15, single-use plastic takeout containers and glasses will no longer be distributed in B.C.
Businesses will also not be selling products such as cup instant noodles and eggs in cartons that are made of single-use plastic or Styrofoam.
As of Dec. 20, 2023, the province banned single-use plastic cutlery, and wooden forks and knives were only available on request.
Both those regulations were pushed back in order to allow businesses time to adapt, according to the province’s environment minister.
“The support for introducing bans and greater recycling in British Columbia was overwhelming, between 80 and 90 per cent,” George Heyman said in December, referring to a public consultation the province launched regarding banning single-use plastics.
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B.C., however, had delayed some aspects of the federal single-use plastics regulations, saying that producers and businesses needed more time to adapt.
As of July 15, single-use plastic takeout containers and glasses will no longer be distributed in B.C.
Businesses will also not be selling products such as cup instant noodles and eggs in cartons that are made of single-use plastic or Styrofoam.
As of Dec. 20, 2023, the province banned single-use plastic cutlery, and wooden forks and knives were only available on request.
Both those regulations were pushed back in order to allow businesses time to adapt, according to the province’s environment minister.
“The support for introducing bans and greater recycling in British Columbia was overwhelming, between 80 and 90 per cent,” George Heyman said in December, referring to a public consultation the province launched regarding banning single-use plastics.
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