montreal’s ban on plastic shopping bags comes into effect
by：Dezheng
2020-07-01
Montreal carries out its long term-
The ban on plastic bags was planned on Monday, making it the first major city in Canada to do so.
The ban covers the distribution of lightweight plastic bags and biodegradable plastic bags with a thickness of less than 50 microns, which contain an additive that causes them to break down in light and heat.
The grocery store\'s thin bag used to ship fruits and vegetables to the cash register or pack meat is an exception.
Municipal officials say the lost or abandoned plastic bags are a visual nuisance that causes considerable damage to the land and marine ecosystems, often ending up in landfill.
Jean-said: \"We use about 2 billion such bags every year, and only the bags are re-integrated by the recycling plant . \"
The city council member responsible for the environment, Francois Brou.
Former mayor Dennis Cordray announced the ban on February 2016 and the City Council passed the resolution on August.
This gives merchants plenty of time to prepare, says Parenteau. “As (they knew)
The regulation is coming soon, and bag orders for large chains have been made for a while, so they are ready to respond in January.
He said in a recent telephone interview.
City officials say the ban is intended to encourage people to stay away from single lives.
Use products and reusable bags.
Thicker plastic bags, paper bags and cartons are also allowed.
Although this measure takes effect on New Year\'s Day, there are six merchants
Month grace period to comply with the new rules.
After June 5, they may face a fine of up to $1,000 for individuals and a fine of up to $2,000 for companies that committed their first crime.
Since July 2018, Victoria has also announced plans to ban plastic bags, which Vancouver is considering.
Some of Canada\'s smaller cities have also imposed their own bans, which Toronto did not try in 2012.
Advocates in the retail and plastics industries oppose these bans, arguing that they are neither necessary nor troublesome for businesses and consumers.
The Canadian Plastics Industry Association\'s website believes that most shopping bags are reused and recycled, and other measures to reduce the number of plastic bags have been successful.
The ban on plastic bags was planned on Monday, making it the first major city in Canada to do so.
The ban covers the distribution of lightweight plastic bags and biodegradable plastic bags with a thickness of less than 50 microns, which contain an additive that causes them to break down in light and heat.
The grocery store\'s thin bag used to ship fruits and vegetables to the cash register or pack meat is an exception.
Municipal officials say the lost or abandoned plastic bags are a visual nuisance that causes considerable damage to the land and marine ecosystems, often ending up in landfill.
Jean-said: \"We use about 2 billion such bags every year, and only the bags are re-integrated by the recycling plant . \"
The city council member responsible for the environment, Francois Brou.
Former mayor Dennis Cordray announced the ban on February 2016 and the City Council passed the resolution on August.
This gives merchants plenty of time to prepare, says Parenteau. “As (they knew)
The regulation is coming soon, and bag orders for large chains have been made for a while, so they are ready to respond in January.
He said in a recent telephone interview.
City officials say the ban is intended to encourage people to stay away from single lives.
Use products and reusable bags.
Thicker plastic bags, paper bags and cartons are also allowed.
Although this measure takes effect on New Year\'s Day, there are six merchants
Month grace period to comply with the new rules.
After June 5, they may face a fine of up to $1,000 for individuals and a fine of up to $2,000 for companies that committed their first crime.
Since July 2018, Victoria has also announced plans to ban plastic bags, which Vancouver is considering.
Some of Canada\'s smaller cities have also imposed their own bans, which Toronto did not try in 2012.
Advocates in the retail and plastics industries oppose these bans, arguing that they are neither necessary nor troublesome for businesses and consumers.
The Canadian Plastics Industry Association\'s website believes that most shopping bags are reused and recycled, and other measures to reduce the number of plastic bags have been successful.
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