Grocery Bags
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The Federal Court just overturned Ottawa’s single-use plastic banThe Federal Court says Ottawa "overstepped" its constitutional bounds by banning single-use plastic products like straws and grocery bags.CanadaNov 16, 2023
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Single-use plastic ban takes effect TuesdayAmid 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.CanadaDec 19, 2022
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No more single-use plastic bags in Nova Scotia storesBringing your own reusable bags when going shopping is "the best way to protect our environment," the province says.ConsumerOct 27, 2020
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No more plastic bags in Calgary Co-op stores as of January 2020Instead, they will offer shoppers 100 per cent compostable bags at a fee of 10 cents per bag.CanadaOct 17, 2019
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Sobeys announces plan to remove all plastic bags in 2020The grocery store chain announced the plan in a press release on Wednesday, calling it the first step in "removing unnecessary plastic from all retail."EnvironmentJul 31, 2019
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Vancouver market tries to end plastic bag use by printing embarrassing messagesThe East West Market on Main Street hopes printing messages like "Colon Care" and "Adult Video Emporium" will stop plastic bag use.EnvironmentJun 5, 2019
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Alberta woman making reusable mesh bags for grocery store produceBarb Weisbrot sews reusable, washable, mesh produce bags she hopes will replace the clear plastic bags currently offered at grocery stores on rollers for fruits and vegetables.ConsumerSep 1, 2018
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Council votes to ban plastic bags from Saskatoon’s recycling programA decision to remove plastic bags from the list of materials accepted in the curbside recycling program was made at Saskatoon city council.CanadaFeb 27, 2018
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Breakfast Buzz: Will a charge discourage you from using plastic bags?Soon you will need to pay for plastic bags at all Walmarts in Canada. Will this change your shopping habits?Jan 27, 2016
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