November 18, 2008
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IKEA opened a store in Brooklyn -- really? (Next thing, Queens will get its own Walmart.)
From NY TimesIn Hong Kong, tote bags are sold at supermarket counters to promote environmentally friendly practices. Hong Kong IKEA has "No Plastic Bag Day" on Tuesday.
I think targeting consumers' checkbooks is effective in implementing change, so I support charging a 6-cent fee for plastic bags.
Here is the link: Link
Here's a YouTube video related to the issue: LinkIs a 6-cent fee for a plastic bag reasonable?
Comments (4)
yes, charging for plastic bags is an effective tactic to get people to go environmental.
i agree with the no plastic bag thing >.< but NO, queens will not get a walmart!! =P
its been like that at walmart all the time. gotta pay for bags. and theres a walmart at valley stream, borderline queens/nassau
*ikea
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