Supermarket Becomes First in UK to Replace Single-Use Plastic Bags With Compostable Alternative

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By Olivia RosaneSep 24, 2018, 12:34 pm415 pts
Since 2015, all large stores in England have been required by law to charge five pence for single-use plastic bags in an attempt to reduce plastic pollution. Now, major UK supermarket chain the Co-op is taking that one step further by phasing out plastic bags entirely and replacing them with compostable…

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