Let's not be shortsighted in debate on ban of plastic bag

Matt’s position is akin to saying cigarettes should not be banned but rather controlled because banning smoking would result in massive job losses.
Polyethylene bags are known to amass in landfills, litter streets, obstruct sewer systems and hurt marine life. Net photo.
Polyethylene bags are known to amass in landfills, litter streets, obstruct sewer systems and hurt marine life. Net photo.
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