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randome

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4. OK, that does it.

Reply to G_j (Original post)

Fri Nov 30, 2012, 11:48 AM

Nov 2012

I used to think plastic bags were better because they didn't require trees being cut down. But if that statistic is correct, that only 1% of bags are recycled, that's not a good deal.

I'm going to start using my own duffel bag from now on.

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Suffocating The World... about those bags... [View all] G_j Nov 2012 OP

knr G_j Nov 2012 #1

k G_j Nov 2012 #2

Does it make a difference if you are using them as recycled garbage bags etc.? jwirr Nov 2012 #3

OK, that does it. randome Nov 2012 #4

thanks for your input G_j Nov 2012 #10

MD and DC have a .05 tax on bags... Xyzse Nov 2012 #5

Banning the bags takes all the thinking out of the issue. sarcasmo Nov 2012 #8

Which is why I think the 5 cent tax works pretty well Xyzse Nov 2012 #11

I re-use every one I get, and they get thrown away properly slackmaster Nov 2012 #6

I save my plastic bags RomneyLies Nov 2012 #7

I often find that I left my bags at home or in the car....and I end up buying at least DebJ Nov 2012 #9