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Is this a real solution to a real problem? I live in a different city with a plastic bag ban and it just feels like busywork - I'm not at all convinced that policies like this have a significant effect either on littering or on the volume of solid waste.
I think it's just contributing to inflation. 33 cent bags will now be sold for $2. Sheesh.
I think the only real solution is to start a bag exchange program. People pay for the convenience fee + deposit. Remove advertising. Encourage washable bags.
I also don't like that it only affects consumers and brick and mortar stores and not larger plastic producers