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New charges for bags in B.C. begin July 15As 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.EnvironmentJul 12
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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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Committee endorses Calgary single-use plastics reduction strategy and bylawCity of Calgary administration said the city sees millions of plastic grocery bags, plastic utensils and takeout containers thrown in the garbage every week.CanadaSep 27, 2022
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NB Liquor to introduce reusable bag programIn a press release, ANBL board chair Rachelle Gagnon says the corporation made the decision to follow what other jurisdictions across Canada are doing.EnvironmentJul 12, 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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BC Supreme Court rules in favour of Victoria’s plastic bag banThe BC Supreme Court has ruled the city of Victoria can ban single-use plastic checkout bags.ConsumerJun 19, 2018
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Moose Jaw group pursuing plastic bag banConversations about ditching plastic bags have grown as businesses put out reusable bags and charge for disposable ones.EnvironmentJun 5, 2018
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Montreal plastic bag ban officially in effectMontreal merchants who disregard the city's plastic ban ban could now face fines.ConsumerJun 5, 2018
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