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Americans throw away 100 billion plastic bags annually; less than 1 percent are recycled. In 2007, San Francisco banned plastic bags in the city's larger stores. Seattle's mayor wants to charge 20 cents per bag. Ikea plans to ban them in October. Beginning April 22, 2008, Whole Foods won't use them. Most stores sell reusable bags made of cloth or recycled plastic.
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