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Alberta government examines whether Edmonton, Calgary can pass single-use item bylawsThe Alberta government is looking into whether municipal bylaws that require people to pay for things like reusable bags are within municipal jurisdiction.PoliticsJan 26
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Will single-use plastics return with federal ban overturned? Unlikely, it seemsBetween provincial and municipal regulations, plus restaurants and grocers swapping to more environmentally friendly options already, single-use plastics may not come roaring back.CanadaNov 17, 2023
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How Edmonton’s new single-use item bylaw affects your drive-thru orderAccording 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.ConsumerJul 3, 2023
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Small steps in waste reduction can lead to giant leap towards sustainable living in LethbridgeIt'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.EnvironmentJan 23, 2023
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Southern Alberta businesses adjusting to single-use plastics banCanada's ban on the manufacture and import of single-use plastics came into effect on Tuesday.ConsumerDec 22, 2022
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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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Guelph, Ont. is getting ahead of the game in reducing single-use plastic itemsCouncil passed a bylaw on Wednesday that would align with federal regulations that was passed in June.PoliticsSep 15, 2022
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Loblaw to remove single-use plastic shopping bags from stores in early 2023The 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.CanadaJun 20, 2022
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Plastic checkout bag ban takes effect in ReginaCouncillor Bob Hawkins says there's been "remarkably little resistance" to the plastic bag ban.CanadaFeb 1, 2022
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Regina’s bylaw banning plastic checkout bags comes into effect Feb. 1Regina’s new bylaw, which will ban plastic checkout bags, will begin in just over a couple weeks.CanadaJan 17, 2022
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