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  1. 1. elderlybloke 08:05 PM 8/6/09

    I read that some localities have banned plastic bags and want paper bags used instead,

    If paper bags are bad as well , then I will have to buy a second multi times usable bag to take to the supermarket.

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  2. 2. creac 06:44 PM 9/3/09

    be so kind to send me more info i am in the caribean coast in the mayan riviera i want to help, i work from the anahuac university.
    gustavo_gorocica@hotmail.com

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