At Walmart Canada, making sure their footprint on the planet is as light as possible is a responsibility they take very seriously. That’s why sustainability is a major part of their regeneration strategy. As they work to become a regenerative company – one that keeps nature and humanity at the centre of our business – they're striving to not only preserve the environment but to restore, renew and replenish it, and encourage others to do the same.

Estimated Carbon Offset:

25,000 tonnes of CO2 offset in the first year, equivalent to:

5,000 cars off the road

1,000,000 trees saved

19,000 homes powered

200,000 m² of Arctic ice preserved

EcoCart:

Sustainability tech company that calculates and offsets carbon emissions.

Partners with certified projects like forest protection and clean energy investments.

Plastic Bag Free

Why is Walmart eliminating single-use plastic bags?

Part of Walmart Canada's commitment to reducing single-use plastics.

Goal to reduce distribution of plastic bags by 50% or more by 2025.

No single-use plastic bags will be provided in-store or for online pickup/grocery orders.

Customers are encouraged to bring their own bags or purchase reusable options at low cost.

Why no free boxes or paper bags?

Paper and cardboard have a higher carbon footprint than plastic.

Paper bags require strict quality control and can be recycled, but not ideal for all uses.

Reusable bags are encouraged over single-use options.

Can customers recycle plastic bags at Walmart?

Yes, plastic bag recycling receptacles are available in stores.

Bags are recycled responsibly through a partner.

What happens for pickup orders?

No plastic bags for Walmart Pickup and Grocery Pickup orders.

Items will be placed in totes and transferred into customers' reusable bags/boxes or vehicles.

Bulk items (e.g., meat, produce) will still use produce bags.

For more information, visit walmartcanada.ca.

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Program subject to change. Contact the store directly for more information.