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Breckenridge launches its fee on disposable bags
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Breckenridge launches its fee on disposable bags

FILE -- This Aug. 3, 2009 photo shows a clerk bagging groceries in plastic sacks at the M Street Grocery in Seattle. The Seattle City Council voted Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, to ban single-use plastic bags from groceries and other retail stores, joining a growing trend among cities that embrace green values. The ordinance, which was approved unanimously following months of discussion and debate, included a provision to charge a nickel fee for the use of paper bags, to encourage people to bring their own bags when they go shopping. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
FILE — This Aug. 3, 2009 photo shows a clerk bagging groceries in plastic sacks at the M Street Grocery in Seattle. The Seattle City Council voted Monday, Dec. 19, 2011, to ban single-use plastic bags from groceries and other retail stores, joining a growing trend among cities that embrace green values. The ordinance, which was approved unanimously following months of discussion and debate, included a provision to charge a nickel fee for the use of paper bags, to encourage people to bring their own bags when they go shopping. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
By | The Summit Daily
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BRECKENRIDGE — A disposable bag fee of 10 cents per sack took effect Tuesday at all retail and grocery stores in Breckenridge.

Breckenridge officials marked the change by declaring it “Reusable Bag Day.” The 10-cent fee applies to most paper and plastic bags.

Breckenridge officials ordered 50,000 reusable “Breck Bags” to launch the effort. The bags are on sale for 99 cents each.

Tony Wilson worked on the artistic development of the bag, choosing to focus on the Riverwalk plaza area because it’s a town hub. Local artist Lisa Rivard created the design.

Read more of the article at SummitDaily.com.

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