March 11, 2026
Edmonton's disposable item ban is yielding impressive results for the planet! Per-person retail bag use has plummeted by 79%, alongside a 26% drop in straw and utensil consumption. #Edmonton #Sustainability #PlasticReduction #GoodNews 🌱
Edmonton ban on disposable items has reduced use of plastic bags and straws. Per person, retail bag use plummeted by 79 per cent while straw and utensil consumption decreased by 26 per cent.