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Energy & Environmental Policy Trends: The Hidden Costs of a Single-Use Plastics Ban
Summary
This policy brief examines the costs and trade-offs of Canadas proposed ban on six single-use plastic items as part of its zero plastic waste strategy. The author evaluates whether bans are the most cost-effective policy tool compared to alternatives like taxes and extended producer responsibility. The brief provides a critical perspective on single-use plastic bans based on economic evidence.
On October 7, the Government of Canada announced the details of its proposed plan to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030, including a ban on six single-use plastics items. Is a ban the best approach? What does the evidence suggest?