Single Use Plastic

• 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
  
• 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
  
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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
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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
• 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
• Vancouver city council removes single-use cup fee in majority vote

  Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh put forward the motion saying it has done little to change consumer habits and hurts low-income residents.

  Politics

  Feb 15
• 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
• Manitoba climate change and weather year in review

  2022 was a big year for Winnipeg's climate, between recor-setting weather events and green initiatives across the city and province

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2022
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• 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
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• 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