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Supermarkets are being asked to cut plastic waste. What would that look like? (www.cbc.ca)
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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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[–] 5 points 3 years ago

Or maybe we could just expect better out of companies without them needing a profit motive just to do the right thing.

Crazy idea, expecting people to do the right thing without being paid for it.

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