A recent study at the University of Vermont has found that the state’s plastic bag ban with paper bags only available for a fee, resulted in a 91% reduction of their use, with about 70% of respondents viewing the legislation positively, and paper bag use increasing a mere 6%.
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Plastic Bag Use in Vermont Dropped by 91% Since Ban in 2020

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A recent study at the University of Vermont has found that the state’s plastic bag ban with paper bags only available for a fee, resulted in a 91% reduction of their use, with about 70% of respondents viewing the legislation positively, and paper bag use increasing a mere 6%.

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