Biodegradable plastic bags should be exempt from charge, say two-thirds of public

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YouGov survey shows strong support for making biodegradable and recyclable plastic bags exempt from charge, bolstering industry campaigns

With more than one trillion plastic bags distributed worldwide each year, the amount of waste created through everyday shopping is substantial, contributing to an ever-growing crisis of polluted water...

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