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Polarized Plastic Bag Policy Advocates Speak Up
2021-06-23 13:40:00| Waste Age
Debates around single-use plastic bags run hot; but polarized stakeholders, regardless of which side of the fence theyre on, typically agree on one point: there is a need for policy. Their thoughts on what that policy should look like vary radically
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Higher plastic bag charge comes into force in England
2021-05-21 01:00:47| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
Single-use plastic carrier bags in English shops now cost 10p, twice the previous price.
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Plastic bag charge to double to 10p in all shops
2021-05-07 01:15:53| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The price rise for single-use bags will be extended to all businesses in England from 21 May.
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Novolex Increases Plastic Bag Recycling Capacity
2020-10-19 13:42:00| Waste Age
HARTSVILLE, S.C. -- Novolex, an industry leader in packaging and foodservice products, announced today that it is investing in a new water treatment system that will increase its capacity to recycle plastic retail bags and other films collected
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New York's Plastic Bag Ban Goes into Effect
2020-10-19 12:47:00| Waste Age
New York's Bag Waste Reduction Law goes into effect on Monday, Oct. 19. following a six-month delay. The ban on single-use plastic bags at supermarkets, delis, and superstores is aimed at reducing the number of bags that are used across the state ea