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Carrefour must be commended for implementing a ” no plastic bag” policy at three of its outlets for a start. I hope this policy will eventually be implemented at all its outlets.

It cannot be denied that plastic bags play a useful role as a modern -day convenience for shoppers and shopkeepers alike. Neither can it be denied that plastic bags pose a real environmental and health hazard.

the benefit of a “no plastic bags” policy is cost -saving the company will enjoy, as plastic bags do not come cheap. And dare we hope?) Carrefour ( and eventually all other hypermarkets) can pass on these savings in the form of lower – priced goods. Thus, the policy kills two birds with one stone: mitigating environmental degradation and controlling inflation.

To overcome the ” convenience syndrome” of modern -day shoppers and the bad rubbish-dumping habits of the public, perhaps Carrefour ( and eventually all hypermarkets) can come out with trendy shopping bgs. It would be a win-win situation, creating happiness for both sellers and buyers.

Tam Yong Yuen
Muar
New Straits Times