We break down your plastic-bag alternatives: The greenest option may surprise you

Numerous grocery chains in Ontario have been removing traditional plastic bags as an option for shoppers who don’t bring their own. In the E.U., more than two-thirds of ocean litter is comprised of the 10 most common single-use plastic items found on European beaches. So far, the Canadian ban on single-use plastic bags doesn’t have the same teeth. “Retailers are encouraged to discuss the requirements of the Regulations with their suppliers.”RELATED STORIES Star Columnists Opinion The end of plastic bags filled with plastic bags? We need more sustainable materials, and we need different delivery methods like refillable or reusable bags,” as well as recycle.