Retailers, Packers Defend Plastic Bags

Representatives of retail stores and the packaging industry told state environmental officials last week they shouldn’t ban disposable bags because voluntary efforts are increasing recycling and reducing the number of bags used. Their remarks at a Florida Department of Environmental Protection hearing followed the posting of a draft report last month that recommended taxing and then banning paper and plastic bags by 2015. The report was removed from the DEP Web site two days later following a firestorm of criticism.”It was a thorough, well-researched piece of work,” Fred McCormack of the Florida Dry Cleaners Coalition told a DEP hearing Thursday. Image: cutecarry.files.wordpress.com. More…

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