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Manitoba considers ban on single use plastic bags
Manitoba Liberal leader Jon Gerrard introduces Bill 200 to ban single use plastic checkout bags starting 2009. Leaf Rapids already prohibited bags, spending thousands yearly on cleanup. Debate cites environmental harm, litter, and potential bag alternatives like paper and biodegradable cornstarch bags amid cost and availability concerns.
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Leaf Rapids
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Stan Struthers
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