Single Use Plastic
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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.EnvironmentMar 18
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Calgary begins Single-Use Items Bylaw repeal process 2 weeks after put in placeTwo weeks after Calgary’s Single-Use Items Bylaw came into effect, city council has voted to start the process to repeal the bylaw.CanadaJan 30
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Coffee lids? Napkins? B.C.’s single-use plastic rules now in effectBusinesses cannot give out, manufacture, or import plastic-based checkout bags, cutlery and straws under federal laws across the country.EnvironmentDec 20, 2023
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Ottawa to appeal Federal Court’s overturning of single-use plastic banThe Nov. 16 decision said Ottawa had overstepped by labelling all ``plastic manufactured items'' as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.CanadaNov 20, 2023
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Will single-use plastics return with federal ban overturned? Unlikely, it seemsBetween provincial and municipal regulations, plus restaurants and grocers swapping to more environmentally friendly options already, single-use plastics may not come roaring back.CanadaNov 17, 2023
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The Federal Court just overturned Ottawa’s single-use plastic banThe Federal Court says Ottawa "overstepped" its constitutional bounds by banning single-use plastic products like straws and grocery bags.CanadaNov 16, 2023
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Most businesses compliant with Edmonton’s single-use item policy, city saysThe policy went into place two months ago, and though the city received more than 500 complaints in July, it only received 120 in August.EnvironmentSep 5, 2023
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Canada sets sights on next plastic waste target: food packagingThe federal government is calling for input from grocers, food and beverage producers, provincial governments and the general population.CanadaAug 2, 2023
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New Montreal reusable container deposit scheme battles takeout wasteA Montreal non-profit has launched a reusable takeout container deposit scheme, which it hopes will help reduce waste in the city and beyond.EnvironmentJul 13, 2023
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City of Waterloo launches new fire hydrant drinking station in Uptown SquareThe 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.CanadaJul 5, 2023
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