{"id":1116,"date":"2024-07-25T04:48:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T08:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=1116"},"modified":"2024-07-25T04:48:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T08:48:04","slug":"new-oceana-canada-poll-shows-support-for-ban-on-single-use-plastics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=1116","title":{"rendered":"New Oceana Canada poll shows support for ban on single-use plastics \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A new poll commissioned by international advocacy organisation Oceana Canada has revealed that the ban on single-use plastics in Canada continues to receive robust support from the public.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The poll, conducted by Abacus Data, showed that 82% of Canadians endorse the 18-month-old legislation on single-use plastics such as checkout bags, straws, and takeout containers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This support transcends political affiliations, age demographics, and provincial boundaries, showcasing a united front in addressing environmental concerns.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As per the poll, gender differences in support for the ban were marginal, with 84% of women and 80% of men in favour of the ban.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Regionally, 72% of residents in Alberta backed the ban and Quebec at a high of 92%.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The poll also revealed that 82% of Canadians harbour concerns about the human health impacts of plastics. \u00a0<\/p>\n

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