Ontario Greens Leader Mike Schreiner criticized Premier Doug Ford’s decision to forgo a deposit-return system for non-alcoholic beverage containers, labeling it as prioritizing corporate interests over public welfare. He highlighted that effective deposit-return programs have been successfully implemented in other provinces, significantly reducing waste. Currently, Ontario’s recycling efforts are falling short, managing to divert less than 50% of non-alcoholic beverage containers, compared to the 70-80% success rate seen in existing programs for alcoholic beverages. Schreiner calls on the government to prioritize effective solutions for a cleaner environment.
