How Penangites learnt to live without free plastic bags

Seventeen years later, the habit that once caused such irritation has become part of everyday life.

Reusable bags now sit folded in car boots, handbags and kitchen drawers. They are sold at supermarkets, pharmacies and bakeries in every imaginable size and design, from basic woven carriers to insulated cooler bags and sturdier versions made to last for years.

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