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Plastic- Biodegradable

What is the Policy?

Plastic products and bioplastic products that make environmental marketing claims such as “biodegradable” or “compostable” are prohibited on Walmart Marketplace Canada.

Why Does Walmart Canada Have This Policy?

Walmart Canada strives to maintain a trusted marketplace that is free from false or misrepresented environmental marketing claims and to comply with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws.

Policy Basics

Prohibited

Allowed

Plastic and bioplastic products labeled as:
o Biodegradable
o Degradable
o Compostable
o Decomposable
o Any form of these terms

Plastic and bioplastic packaging claiming to be:
o Biodegradable
o Degradable
o Compostable
o Decomposable
o Any form of these terms

Plastic Products that make environmental claims as related to the biodegradability, degradability, or composability of any plastic product

Plastic products, or products containing plastic that do not contain the claim to be compostable or biodegradable.

Additional Tips and Links

Products subject to our Biodegradable Plastic policy must also adhere to our Prohibited Products Policies, as applicable.

Resources and References

Understanding green claims

Recycled content and labelling rules for plastics: Regulatory Framework Paper

Plastic waste and pollution reduction

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Environmental Fee Policies

Policies & standards

In this guide, learn about the policies regarding Walmart Canada's environmental fees.

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Information Security Addendum

Policies & standards

In this guide, learn the definitions and policies regarding Walmart Canada's Information Security.

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All Walmart Marketplace Canada Policies

Policies & standards

In this guide, there is a landing site for all Marketplace Policies that you will find in the Walmart Marketplace Canada Agreement as well as in various Seller Help articles.

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About Walmart Canada

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