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A rumor thatWalmart Get rid of bags from July 1st was circulated on the internet since the beginning of June, but it's wrong ... kind of. Yes, the largest American grocery chain does not technically provide customers with single-use plastic bags, but only in a single state.

A story about the prohibition accumulated thousands of comments and actions on social media, but did not mention important details that only Maine customers will have to bring reusable bags or opt for a paper of today,United States today said. The story posted by a radio station in Maine even had Walmart employees. We would have posted: "From July 1st, we go without bag to each walmart ... bring your own bags and remember that we work here, so try to hold your frustration a little."

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In 2019, Maine Gov. Janet Mills has signed an invoice that places a prohibition of single-use plastic bags in all grocery and retail stores, restaurants and other markets. "With this prohibition soon taking effect, Walmart converted all Maine shops in no bag on July 1" The Director of Communications Walmart, Charles Crowson, saidUnited States today,Noting that it is appropriate for the efforts of the sustainability of society. (These have been criticized recently, although.)

He added that a national deployment is not in the cards now, but other states make a thrust to get rid of plastic bags. "A similar initiative started Vermont four months ago and was well received by the customers there," said Crowson.

However, other deployments occur from coast to coast. Walmart's CEO recently saidCups and offers on the favorites of the summer are the current absolute priority To keep people shopping post-pandemic.

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