Single Use Plastic

• Montreal ban on single-use plastics marks 1 year. But is it making a difference?

  The bylaw came into effect March 2023 and covers the 19 boroughs. It prohibits the use of most single use plastic containers in restaurants and grocery stores.

  Environment

  Mar 18
  
• Calgary begins Single-Use Items Bylaw repeal process 2 weeks after put in place

  Two weeks after Calgary’s Single-Use Items Bylaw came into effect, city council has voted to start the process to repeal the bylaw.

  Canada

  Jan 30
  
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• Coffee lids? Napkins? B.C.’s single-use plastic rules now in effect

  Businesses cannot give out, manufacture, or import plastic-based checkout bags, cutlery and straws under federal laws across the country.

  Environment

  Dec 20, 2023
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• Ottawa to appeal Federal Court’s overturning of single-use plastic ban

  The Nov. 16 decision said Ottawa had overstepped by labelling all ``plastic manufactured items'' as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2023
• Will single-use plastics return with federal ban overturned? Unlikely, it seems

  Between provincial and municipal regulations, plus restaurants and grocers swapping to more environmentally friendly options already, single-use plastics may not come roaring back.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2023
• The Federal Court just overturned Ottawa’s single-use plastic ban

  The Federal Court says Ottawa "overstepped" its constitutional bounds by banning single-use plastic products like straws and grocery bags.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2023
• Most businesses compliant with Edmonton’s single-use item policy, city says

  The policy went into place two months ago, and though the city received more than 500 complaints in July, it only received 120 in August.

  Environment

  Sep 5, 2023
• Canada sets sights on next plastic waste target: food packaging

  The federal government is calling for input from grocers, food and beverage producers, provincial governments and the general population.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2023
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• New Montreal reusable container deposit scheme battles takeout waste

  A Montreal non-profit has launched a reusable takeout container deposit scheme, which it hopes will help reduce waste in the city and beyond.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2023
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• City of Waterloo launches new fire hydrant drinking station in Uptown Square

  The city says the season water fountain is part of a pilot project that could be expanded across the city in an attempt to replace single-use water bottles.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023