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Walmart Gets Rid Of Single-Use Bags At All CT Locations
Walmart has removed all single-use plastic and paper bags from the checkout counters at its Connecticut locations. The new policy was implemented on Wednesday, Jan. 18, the company announced. Customers are encouraged to bring reusable bags or containers to transport their purchases, representatives said. The decision was made after the state banned single-use plastic bags as of July 2021. Representatives for Walmart said they decided to eliminate paper bags at checkout counters as well due to the environmental impact. “Eliminating single-use bags in Connecticut is part …
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Mysterious Seed Packets Arriving In Mail Could Be A Scam - Don't Plant Them
People who have received mysterious seed packages through the mail are being advised: Do not plant them. Agriculture departments in 30 states are warning people about unsolicited seed deliveries that appear to be coming from China. The USDA is aware that people have been receiving these odd seed packets and is working with Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection to investigate the situation. The USDA urges anyone who receives unsolicited seed packets to hold onto them, as well as their labels and packaging, and contact their state plant regulatory office: Connecticut: (203) 97…