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Small Retailers Feeling the Brunt of Boston’s War on Plastic Bags

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Starting today, retail stores with 20,000 square feet or more in Boston have to stop providing thin-film single-use plastic bags to customers unless they have gotten a temporary waiver from the city. They'll also have to charge customers at least 5 cents per bag, whatever kind of bag they offer.

Starting today, retail stores with 20,000 square feet or more in Boston have to stop providing thin-film single-use plastic bags to customers unless they have gotten a temporary waiver from the city. They'll also have to charge customers at least 5 cents per bag, whatever kind of bag they offer.…