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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Reusable Bags Help Marks & Spencer Cut Plastic Bags by 80%

After introducing a surcharge on disposable plastic bags and encouraging the use of reusable bags, British retailer Marks & Spencer has cut its disposable plastic bag purchasing by 80 percent.

Another retailer, the National Trust, has similarly seen its plastic bag usage decline 85 percent, reports The Guardian UK.

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