Metro grocery stores to permit reusable containers in effort to cut waste

Metro grocery chain will allow customers across Quebec to bring reusable containers for the purchase of fresh products, facing increasing consumer concern about single-use plastics.

The grocery and drug store company announced Monday that beginning April 22, customers will be able to use their own packaging at the deli, meat, fish, seafood, pastry and ready-to-eat meal counters.

Plastic containers and zipper bags, which must be clean and must not feature a company name, will be filled with product by staff and labelled for checkout, Canadian Business reports.