City council approves plan to explore ways to reduce single-use plastic items

The City of Calgary has taken a step towards potentially eliminating single-use plastic items including cutlery, grocery bags, and take-out containers. “This is just one step in a whole environmental strategy that is absolutely necessary,” said Ward 7 Councillor Druh Farrell during Wednesday’s council session. “‘Doing nothing costs nothing’ is an incredible myth. What it means is we’re pushing the responsibility on to the next generation because this stu