A new program in Ontario makes industry responsible for recycling — both in terms of the financial bottom line and the targets for the amount of waste that actually gets kept out of landfills.
"The companies that are selling us the packaged goods will be responsible for managing the waste," said Karen Wirsig, plastics program manager with the advocacy group Environmental Defence. In addition to plastic, paper and cans, residents will also ultimately be able to put in single-use products and packaging, like plastic cups, stir sticks, straws and cutlery.
Dr. Calvin Lakhan from York University said a deposit system for non-alcoholic beverages would help keep plastic out of landfills. But he says there are other problems that need to be addressed with recycling.
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