Editorial: Tackling the plastics threat

The plastic waste problem is so huge, Victoria’s efforts to limit single-use plastics are like spitting on a forest fire, so why bother?
Because, even though it is following in Vancouver council’s footsteps, which has voted to ban plastic drinking straws and foam containers, Victoria can show leadership in this urgent issue that threatens the health of the planet and all its living creatures. Victoria was ahead of the pack with its progressive measures to limit public smoking; it can