Canada eyes federal plastics registry, labeling rules
The Canadian government will develop rules for recyclability and compostability labeling and establish a federal plastics registry for producers of plastic products.
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The Canadian government will develop rules for recyclability and compostability labeling and establish a federal plastics registry for producers of plastic products.
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