Plastic Bags

• Alberta government examines whether Edmonton, Calgary can pass single-use item bylaws

  The Alberta government is looking into whether municipal bylaws that require people to pay for things like reusable bags are within municipal jurisdiction.

  Politics

  Jan 26, 2024
  
• Will single-use plastics return with federal ban overturned? Unlikely, it seems

  Between provincial and municipal regulations, plus restaurants and grocers swapping to more environmentally friendly options already, single-use plastics may not come roaring back.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2023
  
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• How Edmonton’s new single-use item bylaw affects your drive-thru order

  According to the city, a drive-through bag that contains the food order is considered a shopping bag under the bylaw and can be provided for 15 cents.

  Consumer

  Jul 3, 2023
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• Small steps in waste reduction can lead to giant leap towards sustainable living in Lethbridge

  It's a familiar dilemma: you get to the front of the checkout line, only to realize you forgot your reusable bag at home. Businesses won't be giving you a plastic replacement.

  Environment

  Jan 23, 2023
• Southern Alberta businesses adjusting to single-use plastics ban

  Canada's ban on the manufacture and import of single-use plastics came into effect on Tuesday.

  Consumer

  Dec 22, 2022
• Single-use plastic ban takes effect Tuesday

  Amid the Canadian government's effort to phase out single-use plastics, the Dec. 20 ban against bags, containers and cutlery will largely impact grocery stores and restaurants.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2022
• Guelph, Ont. is getting ahead of the game in reducing single-use plastic items

  Council passed a bylaw on Wednesday that would align with federal regulations that was passed in June.

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2022
• Loblaw to remove single-use plastic shopping bags from stores in early 2023

  The parent company of Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart says the move will apply to its corporate and franchise grocery stores, pharmacies and PC Express service.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2022
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• Plastic checkout bag ban takes effect in Regina

  Councillor Bob Hawkins says there's been "remarkably little resistance" to the plastic bag ban.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2022
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• Regina’s bylaw banning plastic checkout bags comes into effect Feb. 1

  Regina’s new bylaw, which will ban plastic checkout bags, will begin in just over a couple weeks.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2022