Reusable Bags

• New charges for bags in B.C. begin July 15

  As of July 15, province-wide regulations will kick in that will require stores to charge at least 25 cents for paper bags and at least two dollars for reusable bags.

  Environment

  Jul 12
  
• 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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• Committee endorses Calgary single-use plastics reduction strategy and bylaw

  City of Calgary administration said the city sees millions of plastic grocery bags, plastic utensils and takeout containers thrown in the garbage every week.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
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• NB Liquor to introduce reusable bag program

  In a press release, ANBL board chair Rachelle Gagnon says the corporation made the decision to follow what other jurisdictions across Canada are doing.

  Environment

  Jul 12, 2019
• Alberta woman making reusable mesh bags for grocery store produce

  Barb 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.

  Consumer

  Sep 1, 2018
• BC Supreme Court rules in favour of Victoria’s plastic bag ban

  The BC Supreme Court has ruled the city of Victoria can ban single-use plastic checkout bags.

  Consumer

  Jun 19, 2018
• Moose Jaw group pursuing plastic bag ban

  Conversations about ditching plastic bags have grown as businesses put out reusable bags and charge for disposable ones.

  Environment

  Jun 5, 2018
• Montreal plastic bag ban officially in effect

  Montreal merchants who disregard the city's plastic ban ban could now face fines.

  Consumer

  Jun 5, 2018