10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Plastic Bags To Get Now That Will Save You Money

Supermarket customers here could soon have to pay for plastic bags, following in the footsteps of other cities that impose such a charge

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Singapore used about three billion plastic bags in 2011, according to a 2013 study by the Singapore Environment Council.

While plastic bags are convenient for consumers, the sad truth is, they are extremely harmful to the environment and wildlife.

So much so, Singapore's four main supermarket chains - FairPrice, Dairy Farm Group, Prime Supermarket and Sheng Siong - are in discussions to see if they can agree on implementing a plastic bag surcharge.

There are many better alternatives to plastic bags for storage. Here are some suggestions:

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