Canada is seen as leading the way in banning single-use plastics. But how comprehensive are these actions, and how realistic is the dream of a zero-waste future?
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By 2025, Canada’s population could include five million people who live alone. Those who live alone tend to cook less, but the food industry has plans for them.
China, which once processed much of the world’s scrap, has slashed imports of “foreign garbage.” What can the US do to step up recycling at home?
Much of the trash on Canadian shorelines can be traced to five food companies. We could soon see more compostable and edible packaging.
Bio-based plastics made from natural sources break down more easily than conventional plastic, without producing toxic byproducts. But for this to happen they have to be composted, not buried in landfills.
New types of biodegradable or compostable plastic products seem to offer an alternative to conventional plastics. But they may be no better for the environment.
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Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Professor in Food Distribution and Policy, Dalhousie University
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Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University
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Professor emeritus, Auckland University of Technology
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Post-Graduate Researcher and Food Education Manager, University of Guelph
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Associate Professor in Hospitality, Food and Tourism Management, University of Guelph
