Steve Calarco states, 'Probably 30 per cent to 40 per cent of the bags that I get have got some sort of rip in them, so they're not going to be reusable. That does absolutely nothing to reduce waste.' His critique highlights concerns over the environmental impact of moving from reusable to paper bags.
Environmental experts express that Walmart's use of paper bags made with 96 percent recycled materials remains problematic, stating 'that paper still has to get mixed with hot water... all requiring large amounts of heat energy and chemicals, which offsets any environmental benefits.'
Walmart's transition reflects a broader trend where major retailers like Loblaw and Sobeys have also opted for single-use paper bags over reusable alternatives, raising questions about waste management efforts.
The shift from reusable to paper bags by Walmart and other retailers is rooted in legislative changes initiated by a federal ban on single-use plastics, showing the complexity of regulatory impacts on consumer goods.
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