This is when LCBO will phase out paper bags at all locations

Paper baggage will not be accessible at Liquor Control Board of Ontario shops beginning Sept. 5.

A media assertion by the provincial alcohol retailer follows an April announcement the place the corporate stated it could part out paper baggage as a part of a brand new sustainability initiative.

The firm says greater than 135 million paper baggage are offered at its shops annually.

LCBO areas will proceed to supply 8-pack provider containers without spending a dime or make reusable baggage accessible for buy and clients are being inspired to convey their very own reusable baggage.

The transfer comes as a part of a partnership with the non-profit, Tree Canada and says the choice would save the equal of 188,000 bushes annually and divert 2,665 tonnes of waste from landfills.

The LCBO has already phased out plastic baggage.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed August 8, 2023.