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Supermarkets are being asked to cut plastic waste. What would that look like? (www.cbc.ca)
submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/canada
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The industry's trade association, the Retail Council of Canada, said the new policy "unfortunately" targets large grocers exclusively.

"Which is impractical, as Canadian retailers lack direct control and influence over the global supply chain," said Michelle Wasylyshen, the council's national spokesperson.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

“Which is impractical, as Canadian retailers lack direct control and influence over the global supply chain,” said Michelle Wasylyshen, the council’s national spokesperson.

See, this wouldn't be a problem with EPR. Grocers could still buy plastic-wrapped avocados from Mexico or whatever, if there were no other options, because the extra cost to cover disposal wouldn't be prohibitive without any competition. That's not the approach they're going with, though, so they're probably going to have to carve in a lot of exceptions.

[–] JohnnyCanuck 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Ah yes, sorry. I've mentioned it a few times on here, so I didn't want to link it again unless asked.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Our gov'ts have decided that big business is more important than the citzens who elected them.

I have no idea how to change that. :/

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

We can vote, or even take on extra activism, which could even be as simple as a lawn sign. I'm not sure a lack of valuing citizens is the problem in this specific case but that applies as much as ever.