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How to BYO Containers for Takeout or Groceries

Posted on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A sign asking customers to BYO containers for their bakery purchases

Takeout orders increased 78 percent during Covid. Take BYO containers to businesses that accept them to make a dent in single-use waste.

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How to Launch a Bring-Your-Own-Container Program in Any Community

Posted on August 2, 2021April 12, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau

One woman, out to reduce her family’s waste, launched a movement that quickly spread across Toronto. Learn how to start a similar program.

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