A single-use plastic item is a plastic product designed for packaging or consuming food, distributed individually, and meant for one-time use or a short period before being discarded or recycled.
The by-law takes effect on March 28, 2023. However, establishments are encouraged to begin transitioning towards compliance before this date.
The by-law impacts Montréal grocery stores and restaurants, including those offering on-site consumption, take-out, or delivery services.
The by-law bans the following single-use plastic items, regardless of whether they are compostable:
- Cups
- Glasses
- Stirring sticks
- Straws
- Utensils for on-site consumption
- Polystyrene (no. 6) and compostable plastics (no. 7 PLA and PHA) plates, containers, lids, trays (excluding those for raw meat and fish), and utensils for take-out and delivery.
Yes, the prohibitions do not apply to:
- Non-profit food aid organizations, such as charities distributing food or meals to vulnerable individuals.
- Establishments that exclusively offer home delivery services, like caterers or warehouses not open to the public and delivering directly to clients, either personally or via an intermediary.
- Foods pre-packaged outside the establishment.
- Plastic-coated cardboard cups, glasses, and containers (compostable or not).
Yes, plastic trays for raw meat and fish are exempt from the by-law.
No, the by-law prohibits the use of compostable plastics (no. 7 PLA and PHA) in plates, containers, lids, trays (except those used for raw meat and fish), and utensils for take-out and delivery.
Yes, these items are exempt from the by-law and can be used for on-site consumption, take-out, or delivery.
Yes, non-profit food aid organizations, such as charities providing food or meals to vulnerable individuals, are exempt from the by-law.
- Restaurants
- Supermarkets
- Grocery stores
- Convenience Stores
Caterers
- Bakers
Schools and daycares
- Healthcare facilities
- Distributors
Industries facilities
- Restaurants
- Supermarkets
- Grocery stores
- Convenience Stores Caterers
- Bakers Schools and daycares
- Healthcare facilities
- Distributors Industries facilities
6402 Route Transcanadienne, St laurent, Quebec, Canada, H4T 1X4
- You can make the order via our online store at: www.2eco.ca
- By phone at 514-344-8228, 514-731-8620 or 514-995-9686
- By email at office@cnpy.ca
- By fax at 514-344-8223
- Monday: Montreal East area, Laval
- Tuesday: Montreal DT Area, Lasalle, Verdun, Lachine, West Island, South Shore
- Wednesday: Montreal East area, Laval
- Thursday: Montreal DT Area, Lasalle, Verdun, Lachine, West Island, South Shore
- Friday: Montreal East area, Laval
During COVID 19 period, the order delivery time is between 24 to 72 business hours.
In order to protect out clients and our employees, the below is the special requirement on delivery during COVID 19.
All orders only delivery to door
The payment is only paid by check
All sales are final sale, no return, no refundable
Yes. When placing an order please make pick up request and verify that the product is available in stock at above CNPY address.
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