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Whether you're on a personal mission to curtail the use of plastic bags or you happen to live in one of the handful of states that have enforced bans on them, chances are you might still have a few ...

African plastic shopping bags are ubiquitous across the continent, providing an affordable and convenient way to carry goods ...