Walmart bag fee

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Get ready to pay for bags at Walmart. Walmart Canada is going to start charging five cents each for its plastic bags. The change begins February 9th. Reusable bags will be available for a discounted rate of 25 cents each.

Walmart Canada says the move is part of its strategy to cut the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills.

Some of the money from the new charge will support recycling programs.

And Walmart says it’s working with suppliers to find ways to remove plastic from its packaging.