In an attempt to tackle waste and help environmental damage, IKEA announced yesterday that they will no longer provide free disposable plastic bags in the United States.
The bold move follows the UK decision last summer to ditch the free bags, too. Beginning March 15, US Shoppers will be charged 5-cents for each bag, or they can bring their own.
There is a lot more to this story, check out Green Wombat for an analysis.
It's not that they're charging (proceeds to go charity)-- rather, they're encouraging eco-friendly behavior on a personal level.
Readers, what do you think about this move?
Source: Green Wombat
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