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   > Seems really odd to go "resuable bags" and completely stop   
   > using paper.   Most shops in my area have introduced the   
   > paperbag in place of the plastic ones. As far as I know, the   
   > reusable ones aren't even recyclable.   
      
   > The statement from the LCBO included: "The Crown corporation   
   > says move will divert some 2,665 tonnes of waste from   
   > landfills"   
      
   In theory, recyclable bags shouldn't go to the landfill.  They are probably   
   using that many tonnes of paper bags a year and so are using that number   
   without any real idea how many don't get recycled.   
      
   > But.. why do they think that paper bags suddenly WON'T make it   
   > to landfill like the rest of paper products the population   
   > recycles?   
      
   Because they will quit giving them out and probably don't really know how   
   many go to the landfill vs. the recycling centers.   
      
   > Sounds like they just want to introduce another revenue stream   
   > with the bag purchases. Perhaps Ford has friends or himself   
   > invested in the company with the resuable bag contract.   
      
   Exactly.   
      
   > "This initiative will help to minimize our impact on the   
   > environment and create a more sustainable Ontario."   
      
   > "Boxes and eight-pack carriers for cans and small bottles will   
   > still be available for free, the release noted.   
      
   And those don't go to the landfill?  I does indeed sound like a new revenue   
   stream, but only a temporary one.   
      
   Mike   
      
      
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