Toronto City Council agreed to implement a series of controversial packaging-reduction bylaws including a five-cent charge for every plastic bag used in retail or grocery stores starting in June 2009.

Just last month the province of Ontario rejected a bill that would ban plastic water bottles. Education Minister Kathleen Wynne voted against the private member's bill, saying the plan wouldn't allow enough time to ensure clean water is available to everyone who needs it.

According to the Polaris Institute 17 municipalities from 5 provinces have banned bottled water, while another 45 municipalities are planning restrictions. Environmentalists say tap water is just as good in most Canadian municipalities - and much cheaper.