Plans to ban some single-use plastics is a ‘tepid’ step forward, says advocate

The federal government will ban some single-use plastics, including straws, takeout containers and grocery bags, over the next 18 months. Guest host Duncan McCue discusses what the plan involves — and what’s missing — with Karen Wirsig, from Canadian environmental advocacy organization Environmental Defence; and Angela Riley, founder of Scotian Shores, an organization dedicated to cleaning Nova Scotia’s shorelines.