Plastic Bags
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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
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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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Plastic bag bylaw coming into effect in Prince Albert, Sask.The City of Prince Albert's plastic retail checkout bag ban will be implemented starting Oct. 12, 2021.CanadaOct 5, 2021
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Despite political promises, plastic continues to fill Canada’s lakes, rivers and oceansPlastic waste continues to fill Canada's lakes, rivers and oceans. Globally, plastic waste in aquatic ecosystems could reach 90 million tonnes a year by 2030.PoliticsSep 10, 2021
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Manitoba Safeway stores to (once again) phase out plastic bags by May 5Sobeys Inc. put up signs in Manitoba Safeway stores last week that plastic bags would no longer be available starting May 5.EnvironmentApr 13, 2021
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