In December 2022, Canada will join this list when itsown bangoes into effect.
This gives businesses time to adjust to new materials and supply chains.
Thats equal to a million garbage bags full of litter, Trudeautweeted.
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Much of thistrashends up in the ocean after used, where clean-up can be difficult.
While it might seem like a huge lifestyle shift to eliminate certain plastics, such measures are extremely popular.
Aglobal surveyfound 75% of people supported single-use plastic bans.
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Many countries have even come together to sign aUN Treatyon reducing plastic waste globally.
However, many activists say that more action is necessary.
In the U.S., only some states have implemented plastic legislation.
The U.S. is the largest world polluter with plastics, generating287 pounds of plasticsper person annually.
