Paper instead of plastic at B.C. liquor stores
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B.C. Liquor Stores will be moving to paper bags — instead of plastic — at all 197 of its outlets, with the conversion to be completed by next March.
A Richmond-based company has been chosen to provide the heavy-duty bags which will cost 10 cents each.
“The Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) currently distributes 22 million plastic bags per year to B.C. liquor stores throughout the province,” said a government news release. “As there will be a charge per paper bag, the move is intended to encourage consumers to shop using their own reusable bags. LDB will give away one free reusable bag per customer for a limited time, while supplies last.”
Bulldog Bag Ltd. was chosen to make and supply the paper bags, which have the strength to withstand a load of 7.5 kilograms – which is equivalent to six bottles of wine or a six-pack of beer and two bottles of wine.
