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The rest is burned, landfilled or ends up in the environment at home and abroad. Canada’s major supermarkets aren’t taking any real action to address their massive plastic footprints.  By ditching single-use plastic packaging, supermarkets have the power to help lead the way in dramatically reducing the amount of single-use plastic produced. They could be instrumental in helping us shift nation-wide to reuse and refill systems. From seabirds eating bottle caps to whales with stomachs full of plastic bags, the effects of plastic pollution are devastating. Sign the petition and ask Canada’s major supermarkets to ditch throwaway plastic packaging. ## Sign The Petition To: Canada’s Supermarkets  **"Ditch throwaway plastic packaging!"** supporter has signed supporters have signed needed to reach Friend, thank you for signing the petition! Now, will you share this urgent petition with your friends? 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