Ban on single-use articles
In order to participate in efforts to reduce waste, including plastics, a new bylaw banning the distribution of certain single-use items will come into effect on January 1, 2025 throughout the territory of Saint-Lambert. The bylaw targets plastic items used to package or consume food, distributed individually and intended to be thrown away after use.
As of January 1 2025, it will be forbidden to distribute on the premises, to take away or by delivery:
- a single-use item made from non-degradable plastic bearing the following identification codes:
| Article à usage unique | Code d’identification |
|---|---|
| Tray | #6 |
| Plate | #6 |
| Container and cover | #6 |
| Cup or glass cover | #6 |
| Cup or glass | #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 et #7 |
| Stick | #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 et #7 |
| Straw | #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 et #7 |
| Utensil | #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 et #7 |
- a single-use item made from degradable plastic.
It is already forbidden :
- to distribute single-use shopping or advertising bags, unless they are made from recycled paper ;
- to use any disposable plastic material (individual water bottles, utensils, straws, Styrofoam trays, etc.) at municipal events or events organized in partnership with the municipality.
Did you know?
With a recycling rate of just 30% in 2020, plastic items are the least likely to be recycled, even though they can take up to 1,000 years to decompose.
When it comes to protecting the environment, every gesture counts! So get involved: reduce your consumption at source by adopting habits that limit your use of single-use items.
For example, remember to bring your reusable bags with you when you go shopping, or your cup before you go to the café. At Saint-Lambert, we're doing our part to reduce consumption at source.