So, Mayor Ford went in yesterday attempting to ban our 5 cent plastic bag fee, and not only came out defeated, but was slapped with an even bigger ban. As of January 1, 2013, city council is implanting an all around ban on plastic bags. Kind ridiculous to say the least. Environmentalists are ecstatic, but there are a lot of valid questions and concerns floating around. It's recommended that retailers offer paper bags as an alternative. Firstly, paper bags are more costly to retailers - who will eat up the costs for that? Higher prices? Secondly, I can't imagine going to the grocery store and having to carry my juice, flour, and heavier items in a paper bag. What if it rains? Thirdly, what is going to happen to the large companies that produce these plastic bags? It's hard to imaging shopping sans plastic bags, but maybe we're just a bit spoiled and careless. I have tons of reusable bags, but always forget them when I do my grocery shopping. I guess I can buy those biodegradable garbage bags for my garbage. Hmmm...there are still a lot of questions, but maybe it's not that bad....?
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