Vancouver Plastic Straw Ban

• Vancouver approves ban on straws, plastic bags

  The plan envisions a ban on plastic straws by April 22, 2020, with bags phased out by Jan. 1, 2021.

  Nov 22, 2019
  
• Vancouver postpones ban on plastic straws, while Surrey gives it green light

  Vancouver city staff say businesses need more information, and details around bylaws and phase-out plans will be presented to council no later than this fall.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2019
  
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• Vancouver may not see ban on plastic straws, styrofoam containers until next year

  City staff say the request for the delays is being made in order to give businesses more time to adapt to the bans.

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2019