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Three reasons why banning plastic bags is problematic
The entire story of their effects must be more closely considered
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Lowe’s plastic bag charge results in 58 percent decline in use
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec – Plastic bag use by customers in Lowe’s, RONA, and Reno-Depot corporate stores dropped 58 percent in 2018, representing about 10 million bags. Lowe’s Canada reports that the introduction of a charge on plastic bags at its corporate…
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Using lots of plastic packaging during the coronavirus crisis? You’re not alone
Amid understandable concern over health and hygiene during the pandemic, the problem of disposable plastics has taken a back seat
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Ontario’s Beer Store dropping plastic bags
TORONTO – The Beer Store will be eliminating single-use plastic bags at all retail locations in January 2020. Many products sold at the Beer Store are already packaged using recyclable materials for easy transport. For customers who require it, the…
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Forest industry refutes plastics industry commentary
Forest Products Association of Canada president counters plastics industry assertions in last week’s commentary