Subj : LCBO to permanently ditch
To   : AUGUST ABOLINS
From : Mike Powell
Date : Sat Aug 12 2023 08:29:00

> Seems really odd to go "resuable bags" and completely stop
> using paper.   Most shops in my area have introduced the
> paperbag in place of the plastic ones. As far as I know, the
> reusable ones aren't even recyclable.

> The statement from the LCBO included: "The Crown corporation
> says move will divert some 2,665 tonnes of waste from
> landfills"

In theory, recyclable bags shouldn't go to the landfill.  They are probably
using that many tonnes of paper bags a year and so are using that number
without any real idea how many don't get recycled.

> But.. why do they think that paper bags suddenly WON'T make it
> to landfill like the rest of paper products the population
> recycles?

Because they will quit giving them out and probably don't really know how
many go to the landfill vs. the recycling centers.

> Sounds like they just want to introduce another revenue stream
> with the bag purchases. Perhaps Ford has friends or himself
> invested in the company with the resuable bag contract.

Exactly.

> "This initiative will help to minimize our impact on the
> environment and create a more sustainable Ontario."

> "Boxes and eight-pack carriers for cans and small bottles will
> still be available for free, the release noted.

And those don't go to the landfill?  I does indeed sound like a new revenue
stream, but only a temporary one.

Mike


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