Beijing, June 11, according to foreign media reports, Canadian government data show that 8 million tons of plastic waste is thrown into the ocean by humans every year. By 2050, there may be more plastic in the water than fish. In view of this, on June 10, local time, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that Canada will ban the use of single-use plastic products in 2021.

"I am pleased to announce that Canada will ban single-use plastics that are harmful to the environment by 2021," Trudeau said. In addition, according to Trudeau, large companies are responsible for the entire life cycle of their products. "Companies that produce plastic products and sell plastic packaging products are responsible for collecting and recycling plastic waste," he said. Trudeau also said a list of plastic products that would be included in the ban would then be drawn up. The list will be based on the scientific findings and actions of the European Union and other countries in this area. Plastic water bottles, bags and straws are among the categories currently being considered.

It is reported that Marine litter has become a global emerging topic, among which plastic waste has a devastating impact on the Marine environment.

Data from the Canadian government shows that 8 million tons of plastic waste are thrown into the ocean by humans every year.

In the spring of 2018, at the G7 summit in Quebec, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom pledged to reduce plastic packaging by 55 percent by 2030; To be able to recycle all plastic by 2040. Currently, less than 10 per cent of plastic in Canada is recycled.

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