IanO
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Nice!
That said, step to the right and Jacket Potato all day long!
That said, step to the right and Jacket Potato all day long!
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IanO
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Good to see.
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City council passes bylaw to significantly reduce waste
October 5, 2022
The City of Edmonton is taking action to decrease the use of single-use items, which will help reduce the amount of waste being littered and ending up in landfills.
“This is an exciting first step towards climate resiliency. We’re beginning to change our course,” said Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. “We all have a part to play in preserving and protecting our environment, and participating in single-use item reduction is an easy way for all Edmontonians to commit to sustainability. I am supportive of this bylaw and know that together, we can build a greener and more climate-resilient future for all of us.”
On October 4, Council approved the Single-use Item Reduction Bylaw, which will go into effect on July 1, 2023. The bylaw aims to reduce waste by targeting items that can easily be avoided or replaced with reusable options, and by making those reusable options more accessible.
Edmontonians will see the following changes:
Single-use plastic shopping bags will be banned, and businesses must charge at least 15 cents for a paper bag and at least $1 for a new reusable shopping bag.
These minimum fees will increase on July 1, 2024 to 25 cents for a paper bag and $2 for a new reusable bag.
Styrofoam (foam) plates, cups and containers will be banned.
Restaurants must serve dine-in drink orders in reusable cups, and accept reusable customer cups for dine-in and takeout orders.
Accessories (like utensils, straws, pre-packaged condiments and napkins) will only be available by request or self-serve.
Approximately 450 million single-use items are thrown in the garbage each year in Edmonton, plus more that are recycled and littered. Through these measures, the City aims to reduce the number of regulated single-use items used in Edmonton by 20 per cent by 2027.
“Our goal is to reduce single-use items overall, not just to switch from plastic items to non-plastic items,” said Denis Jubinville, Branch Manager of Waste Services. “In addition to diverting more waste from landfill, this bylaw will also help residents think more broadly about waste reduction.
“Something as simple as bringing a reusable cup to a coffee shop may feel like a small step, but when a city of a million residents commits to small behaviour changes, the impact can be significant.”
The City will ensure businesses are well informed and supported through awareness campaigns and various resources, including plain-language guidelines for implementing the changes and customer communication tools.
The bylaw exempts registered charitable organizations, to ensure they’re able to maintain their focus on providing critical social services. Some types of businesses are also currently exempt from portions of the bylaw for safety or feasibility reasons.
For more information:
edmonton.ca/singleuse
Media contact:
Kristen Wagner
Communications Advisor
Communications and Engagement
780-777-7230
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City council passes bylaw to significantly reduce waste
October 5, 2022
The City of Edmonton is taking action to decrease the use of single-use items, which will help reduce the amount of waste being littered and ending up in landfills.
“This is an exciting first step towards climate resiliency. We’re beginning to change our course,” said Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. “We all have a part to play in preserving and protecting our environment, and participating in single-use item reduction is an easy way for all Edmontonians to commit to sustainability. I am supportive of this bylaw and know that together, we can build a greener and more climate-resilient future for all of us.”
On October 4, Council approved the Single-use Item Reduction Bylaw, which will go into effect on July 1, 2023. The bylaw aims to reduce waste by targeting items that can easily be avoided or replaced with reusable options, and by making those reusable options more accessible.
Edmontonians will see the following changes:
Single-use plastic shopping bags will be banned, and businesses must charge at least 15 cents for a paper bag and at least $1 for a new reusable shopping bag.
These minimum fees will increase on July 1, 2024 to 25 cents for a paper bag and $2 for a new reusable bag.
Styrofoam (foam) plates, cups and containers will be banned.
Restaurants must serve dine-in drink orders in reusable cups, and accept reusable customer cups for dine-in and takeout orders.
Accessories (like utensils, straws, pre-packaged condiments and napkins) will only be available by request or self-serve.
Approximately 450 million single-use items are thrown in the garbage each year in Edmonton, plus more that are recycled and littered. Through these measures, the City aims to reduce the number of regulated single-use items used in Edmonton by 20 per cent by 2027.
“Our goal is to reduce single-use items overall, not just to switch from plastic items to non-plastic items,” said Denis Jubinville, Branch Manager of Waste Services. “In addition to diverting more waste from landfill, this bylaw will also help residents think more broadly about waste reduction.
“Something as simple as bringing a reusable cup to a coffee shop may feel like a small step, but when a city of a million residents commits to small behaviour changes, the impact can be significant.”
The City will ensure businesses are well informed and supported through awareness campaigns and various resources, including plain-language guidelines for implementing the changes and customer communication tools.
The bylaw exempts registered charitable organizations, to ensure they’re able to maintain their focus on providing critical social services. Some types of businesses are also currently exempt from portions of the bylaw for safety or feasibility reasons.
For more information:
edmonton.ca/singleuse
Media contact:
Kristen Wagner
Communications Advisor
Communications and Engagement
780-777-7230
Gronk!
Senior Member
21 FABULOUS Edmonton Cafés and Coffee Shops to Try (for 2022)
There is no shortage of great Edmonton cafés and coffee shops! Use this guide to make your way across the city to find the best.
roadtripalberta.com
IanO
Superstar
Bistro 99 and Eleanor and Laurent should have been on that list.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Take 5 should have been on that list. I drive to the Beverly neighborhood about once a month just for their delicious coffee and donuts!
Gronk!
Senior Member
Edmonton Food Faves We Crave (2022)
Edmonton food bloggers Linda Hoang and Sharon Yeo share the inaugural Edmonton Food Faves We Crave (2022) list, featuring 15 categories of favourite restaurants and dishes we're regularly recommending.
linda-hoang.com
EdmTrekker
Senior Member
I am exhausted reading the reviews and VERY hungry now.Edmonton Food Faves We Crave (2022)
Edmonton food bloggers Linda Hoang and Sharon Yeo share the inaugural Edmonton Food Faves We Crave (2022) list, featuring 15 categories of favourite restaurants and dishes we're regularly recommending.
Airboy
Senior Member
Stopped by to get a dozen on my way into the office. Some of the best.
MacLac
Senior Member
Just noticed that Schanks is "permanently closed." Forgot it even existed....never spent a dime in there...drove by it Mon-Fri for an entire year. Yet surprisingly their location in YYC is still open.
Gronk!
Senior Member
For 3 days only, Popeyes selling 300-piece nuggets at 4 Canadian locations
Between Wednesday and Friday, four Popeyes in Canada, including one in downtown Edmonton, will sell 300 nuggets and 30 dipping sauces starting at $200.
Gronk!
Senior Member
Beverly Dining Week | Beverly Business Association
mybeverly.ca
EdmTrekker
Senior Member
Are they good? I have only had Popeyes in the USA and it was whole pieces of chicken so I don't know if the nuggets are real chicken or the mashed and smashed formed chicken nugget?For 3 days only, Popeyes selling 300-piece nuggets at 4 Canadian locations
Between Wednesday and Friday, four Popeyes in Canada, including one in downtown Edmonton, will sell 300 nuggets and 30 dipping sauces starting at $200.edmonton.ctvnews.ca
Gronk!
Senior Member
Rigoletto’s is re-opening in mid-November at the Alberta Hotel. For the love of God, Gene Dub, keep away from them before you destroy another restaurant.
Airboy
Senior Member
Yup signs are up now. I mentioned this a couple of months back. But now the signs are up and it looks like there are taking the whole space. This will be good since they do their Jaz night. And Maybe we will see PJ Perry play there soon.
IanO
Superstar
Given the location it will need to be a destination or sorts... here's hoping they work with hotels, Edmonton Convention Centre et al.