We've heard that before as well.
I know the U of S is actually working on a faba bean film that could replace plastic, but it's not there yet. Rushing toward something before the replacement is worked out leads to disastrous results. We're seeing this with the plastic straws. The courts have ruled that it's worse for the environment, worse for your health and worse for our economy in Canada, and this government is still fighting that court decision, which is regrettable.
You also mentioned the circular economy. Other witnesses have spoken about that and the importance of it, but what isn't working in the circular economy right now in Canada?