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Petition update, 05 October 2007

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In March 2002, the Republic of Ireland introduced a tax on plastic shopping bags, a 'plastax'. While Irelands move has reduced plastic bags by 90% and brought millions in revenue for the Irish government, I say take it one step further - a total ban on plastic shopping bags. The impact has obvious environmental benefits, including reduced litter, less for land-fill and fewer obstructions in drainage and sewage systems. Thanks for reading.

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