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Do you use them? Do you wash them? Do you separate those you use for meat from those you use for vegies and other things?
Yes I have separate bags that I use for meat and veggies. I also use a backpack for canned goods. Finally the bags do get washed, it was something mentioned to me a number of years ago as a good idea to avoid contamination.
Yes I have separate bags that I use for meat and veggies. I also use a backpack for canned goods. Finally the bags do get washed, it was something mentioned to me a number of years ago as a good idea to avoid contamination.
Are you opposed to the ability of a state or a municipality to decide if they want plastic or not?
Many, many municipalities, across the US ban plastic bags and not all of them lean liberal.
Many issues cross cross political lines.
and many places have banned paper bags too
infact cali's plastic ban also includes a
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10 cent minimum charge for recycled paper bags, reusable plastic bags, and compostable bags at certain locations
a statewide ban exists in Hawaii as all of the most populous counties in the state prohibit non-biodegradable plastic bags at checkout, as well as paper bags containing less than 40 percent recycled material.
Four states – Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania— are considering a fee or tax on the distribution of ALL bags which a shopper will have to pay, either directly or indirectly, with proposed fees ranging from 1 cent to 15 cents per bag. Depending on the state, the revenue would be used to improve recycling practices and encourage recycling, or help fund capital expenditures at state parks and historic sites. A portion of the revenue could also be returned to retail stores.
There is a referendum campaign against this law. They are currently collecting signatures and paying $1.50 per signature. I expect the price to go up to $2.25-3 per signature within a month or so. So if you want to overturn this law, you can actually make decent money working towards your goal. From what I've heard, it is an extremely easy petition. People are getting 150-200 signatures per day.
Laundry - take out the plastic insert that keeps the bottom rigid and wash them on gentle.
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