Edmonton Seeks Feedback on Single-Use Item Bylaw

The City of Edmonton is seeking feedback on its single-use bylaw to gauge public opinion on the policy and whether it has achieved its intended goal of reducing waste and litter. A survey last year found Edmontonians split on the city’s single-use bylaw that includes fees for paper and reusable bags, with just over half in favour of the measure. The city now wants to see if opinions have changed a year and a half after the bylaw’s introduction, and whether a review is needed. “We want to hear your thoughts on the single-use items bylaw and how it’s impacted your day-to-day decisions,” reads the resident survey. There is another survey intended for businesses, asking how the policy and a recent increase on bag fees has affected operations....