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04/04/2012
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SAO PAULO - Starting this Wednesday (4), Sao Paulo supermarkets fail to deliver the free plastic bags.
On the other hand, establishments are required to maintain the sale of reusable bags for R$ 0.59.
No bags
At first, the end of the distribution of free bags in supermarkets would be on January 25, commemorating the anniversary of the city of Sao Paulo.
However, a TAC (Term of Adjustment of Conduct), signed between the Apas (São Paulo Association of Supermarkets), Fundação Procon-SP and the Public Ministry of São Paulo, established that the consumer should have a period of 60 days to adapt to the new rule.
Here are some alternatives, the IDEC (Brazilian Institute for Consumer Protection) prepared to replace plastic bags:
1. The use of cardboard boxes is a good solution when making large purchases in supermarkets. Select the items and put them in boxes facilitates transport to the car.
2. You can also use your own shopping cart for transport to the car. This alternative is not recommended only for transporting fragile products;
3. The bags made of fabric, commonly known as ecobags are returnable and can be used for small purchases. There are alternatives more efficient, compact, folded, fit in your purse or backpack;
4. The bags or even fair stands, as used by our grandmothers, also fit into sustainable alternatives. They are almost always made of fabric or a more resilient plastic, and also serving at the time of carrying small purchases;
5. In free markets, the campaign to replace the bags does not apply, so the fruits and vegetables will continue to be packed in plastic, but it is recommended that the trolleys are used for the transport of goods.
Source: InfoMoney
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