‘Banff Borrows’: Alberta tourist hotspot aims to curb plastic waste with new eco-friendly program
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‘Banff Borrows’: Alberta tourist hotspot aims to curb plastic waste with new eco-friendly program
Description
April 24, 2024
A tourist hotspot in Alberta is hoping its new eco-friendly program will catch on across Canada, with the goal of curbing the town's use of single-use plastics. Heather Yourex-West explains how 'Banff Borrows' works, and how its organizers hope it can create meaningful change to consumer habits.
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‘Banff Borrows’: Alberta tourist hotspot aims to curb plastic waste with new eco-friendly program
Description
April 24, 2024
A tourist hotspot in Alberta is hoping its new eco-friendly program will catch on across Canada, with the goal of curbing the town's use of single-use plastics. Heather Yourex-West explains how 'Banff Borrows' works, and how its organizers hope it can create meaningful change to consumer habits.
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