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in part citing the impact on small businesses, and studies have found that reusable bags must get prolonged use in order to have less of an environmental impact than single-use plastic bags.
A 2017 Canadian study found that traditional plastic bags had less of an overall environmental impact than paper or thicker plastic bags — except when plastic bags are left on the street as litter.Since Philadelphia began giving out warnings for bag ban violations in October, 199 have been issued, said Karen Guss, spokesperson for the city Department of Licenses and Inspections.Wawa encourages customers to forgo a bag when they can, but also sells reusable bags for 35 cents.
In West Philadelphia, for instance, Jones said most restaurants and takeout food spots can’t afford to offer tote bags. In order to afford paper bags, he said, they plan to increase food prices. At Cousins Fresh Market, which has three locations in west and southwest Philadelphia, owner Sayed Ahmad said people now have to bring their own bags.
“It’s very difficult and uncomfortable for the customers,” Ahmad said from his store at 64th and Woodland Avenue, adding that he worries people will start going to nearby Darby or Upper Darby to shop instead.
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