World News@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago

New Zealand bans thin plastic fruit and vegetable bags in world first

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New Zealand bans thin plastic fruit and vegetable bags in world first

www.standard.co.uk

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World News@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago

The ban is expected to reduce the use of 150 million bags a year

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Well done, Kiwis.

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