New Restrictions And Prohibitions Affecting Single-Use Items And Plastics

New restrictions and prohibitions affecting single-use items - including but not only plastics - are in force or coming soon. Here is what your organization needs to know about the new laws in Alberta pertaining to single-use items.

The Government of Canada reports that Canadians use almost 15 billion plastic bags every year, and approximately 16 million plastic straws every day. Canada has identified plastic pollution as a significant issue that requires a comprehensive plan to limit harmful effects on wildlife, the environment, and human health. Canada's approach to limiting the effects of plastic pollution includes a federal, provincial, and territorial government agreement to the 2018 Canada-wide Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste, which lays out a vision for a circular economy for plastics.