Single-use Plastic Ban

• 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
  
• As stores ditch shopping bags, what’s next for Canada’s plastic ban?

  The switch away from single-use plastics has not come without its challenges for businesses looking for sustainable and affordable alternatives.

  Environment

  Jun 6, 2023
  
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• Small steps in waste reduction can lead to giant leap towards sustainable living in Lethbridge

  It'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.

  Environment

  Jan 23, 2023
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• Canadian restaurants swapping out single-use plastics with new takeout ware

  Some restaurants have already gone through months of trial and error in an effort to find the best alternatives to single-use plastic items.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2023
• Southern Alberta businesses adjusting to single-use plastics ban

  Canada's ban on the manufacture and import of single-use plastics came into effect on Tuesday.

  Consumer

  Dec 22, 2022
• Restaurants in Manitoba prepare for next steps in single-use plastic ban

  'We're starting to see a lot of restaurants kind of moving away from (single-use plastics),' says Shaun Jeffrey of the Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association.

  Environment

  Dec 20, 2022
• Canada’s single-use plastic ban takes effect on Dec. 20. Here’s what to know

  While the ban on the manufacture and import of single-use plastics will come into effect Tuesday, the sale of these items will be prohibited as of December 2023.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
• Single-use plastic ban takes effect Tuesday

  Amid 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.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2022
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• Calgary shops preparing to do business without single-use plastics

  Local shops in Calgary are preparing to do business without single-use plastics.

  Environment

  Dec 13, 2022
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• Public hearing on Edmonton’s proposed single-use plastics bylaw postponed until October

  A public hearing for Edmonton's proposed single-use plastics bylaw is expected to take place on Oct. 4.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2022