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The Evan Bray Show - Christa Seaman - September 9th, 2024

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Plastics are still being highly debated in Canada, with the question on the line of whether the federal government should be able to ban use of plastics across the country. As bans on plastic straws and bags are debated, Christa Seaman, vice president of plastics division with the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, joins Tamara Cherry to break down the current plastic landscape in Canada.

9 Sep 2024 10AM English South Africa News Commentary

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