As of July 1st, 2019, Prince Edward Island will no longer allow plastic bags! Please see the official legislative act to learn more: Plastic Bag Reduction Act

Bring your reusable containers and bags to the market!

According to this article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-plastic-bags-ban-exemptions-1.4697663

The act contains a list of single-use plastic bags that will still be available for businesses to use and for consumers to expect.

• Bulk food plastic bags for fruit, vegetables, nuts, candy or baked products.

• Bulk plastic hardware bags for nails, bolts or washers.

• Plastic bags for meat, poultry or fish and frozen foods.

• Bags used for potted plants or to wrap flowers.

• Packages for medical supplies or prescription drugs.

• Big plastic bags for things that won’t fit in reusable bags like linens or bedding.

• The bags that protect vehicle tires between changeovers.

• Bags that cover clothing after dry cleaning.

• The plastic bag given out when people purchase a live fish as a pet.