New York plastic bag ban comes into force but opponents tote exceptions
by Oliver Milman in New York from on (#501PT)
Campaigners hail move against environmentally damaging bags though small-business concerns mean many will remain
A plastic bag ban will come into force in New York on Sunday, a moment hailed by environmentalists but marred by last-minute bickering.
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