The government of British Columbia (BC) has established a new provincial regulation to tackle hard-to-recycle single-use plastic waste, as part of its broader ‘CleanBC Plastics Action Plan’.
The regulation will help expand BC’s existing initiative to manage single-use plastic waste.
Go deeper with GlobalData
The government said that before this implementation, local businesses and residents will have several months to research how the law works. This will also provide businesses time to clear their inventory of existing single-use plastics.
Once implemented, the expanded ‘Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation’ will prohibit the use of various single-use plastic items, including oxodegradable plastics, shopping bags, and disposable food service accessories.
It will also encompass any foodservice packaging that is made using polystyrene foam, polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride, as well as biodegradable plastics.
Environment and Climate Change Strategy minister for BC George Heyman said: “As part of our government’s CleanBC Plastics Action Plan, the regulation strengthens our efforts to prevent plastic waste and pollution and ensure a better future for the people of BC through a healthier environment.
How well do you really know your competitors?
Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.
Thank you!
Your download email will arrive shortly
Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample
We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form
By GlobalData“Focusing on hard-to-recycle single-use and plastic items will help move BC to a circular economy where waste and pollution are eliminated, products and materials are kept in the economy through reuse, and natural systems are regenerated.”
Since its initial launch in 2019, the initiative has helped roughly 21 municipalities establish new bylaws to limit single-use plastics in their respective communities.
Last December, the government imposed a ban on the manufacturing and import of six plastic items: drinking straws, cutlery, checkout bags, ring carriers, foodservice ware, and stir sticks.
The rules will come into effect from December this year.
