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25 April 2010

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60lb Digital Electronic Scale Price Computing Deli Food Produce Counting Store
60lb Digital Electronic Scale Price Computing Deli Food Produce Counting Store
$34.95
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60lb Digital Electronic Scale Price Computing Deli Food Produce Counting Store
60lb Digital Electronic Scale Price Computing Deli Food Produce Counting Store
$34.95
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FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY MIX 12 FLAVORS mix with SUGAR
FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY MIX 12 FLAVORS mix with SUGAR
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12 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 60 lbs  800 cones or bags
12 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 60 lbs 800 cones or bags
$10.99
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Pick 3 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 15 lbs
Pick 3 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 15 lbs
$4.49
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12 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 60 lbs  800 cones
12 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 60 lbs 800 cones
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60lb Digital Electronic Scale Price Computing Deli Food Produce Counting Store
60lb Digital Electronic Scale Price Computing Deli Food Produce Counting Store
$34.95
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Strawberry Pink COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3454CN
Strawberry Pink COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3454CN
$2.99
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Blue Raspberry FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3453CN
Blue Raspberry FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3453CN
$2.99
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3 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR Flossine mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 15 30 lbs
3 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR Flossine mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 15 30 lbs
$4.99
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10 CAKE CIRCLES WHITE 10 PKG
10 CAKE CIRCLES WHITE 10 PKG
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True TGIM 49 2 Glass Door Ice Freezer
True TGIM 49 2 Glass Door Ice Freezer
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New 30kg 5g Price Computing Scale Digital Electronic Price Food w LED Display
New 30kg 5g Price Computing Scale Digital Electronic Price Food w LED Display
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10 X 10 X 4 WHITE CAKE BOX PASTRY BAKERY PIE 1 PC LOCK CORNER 10 BOXES
10 X 10 X 4 WHITE CAKE BOX PASTRY BAKERY PIE 1 PC LOCK CORNER 10 BOXES
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FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY MIX 12 FLAVORS mix with SUGAR+ 1 extra baker dz
FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY MIX 12 FLAVORS mix with SUGAR+ 1 extra baker dz
$9.29
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10 x 15 Plastic Produce Bag on a Roll 4 CS
10 x 15 Plastic Produce Bag on a Roll 4 CS
$45.90
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PIZZA making class 137 min 2 DVD gift set recipe Italian cooking pan bread
PIZZA making class 137 min 2 DVD gift set recipe Italian cooking pan bread
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10 X 10 X 6 WHITE CAKE BOX PASTRY BAKERY ONE PIECE LOCK CORNER 10 BOXES
10 X 10 X 6 WHITE CAKE BOX PASTRY BAKERY ONE PIECE LOCK CORNER 10 BOXES
$6.35
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Banana COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3462CN Banana
Banana COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3462CN Banana
$2.99
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3 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING
3 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING
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COMMERCIAL GRADE CHROME GROCERY BAG HOLDERS FOR PLASTIC BAGS BY VANGUARD
COMMERCIAL GRADE CHROME GROCERY BAG HOLDERS FOR PLASTIC BAGS BY VANGUARD
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Hobart Quantum Scale Printer w Warranty  Manuals Deli Grocery Refurbed Nice
Hobart Quantum Scale Printer w Warranty Manuals Deli Grocery Refurbed Nice
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Pick 3 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 15 lbs
Pick 3 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 15 lbs
$3.99 (2 Bids)
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New 30kg 5g Digital Electronic Price Computing Food Scale w LED Display
New 30kg 5g Digital Electronic Price Computing Food Scale w LED Display
$49.99
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1000 T Shirt Carry out Carry Out Bags 115 x 65 x 22
1000 T Shirt Carry out Carry Out Bags 115 x 65 x 22
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COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3459CN Bubble Gum
COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3459CN Bubble Gum
$2.99
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14 x 10 CAKE PADS WHITE CORRUGATED 10 PKG
14 x 10 CAKE PADS WHITE CORRUGATED 10 PKG
$3.00
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STRUCTURAL CONCEPT LIGHTED 2 GLASS DOOR HIGH END DOUGHNUTBAKERY DISPLAY CASE
STRUCTURAL CONCEPT LIGHTED 2 GLASS DOOR HIGH END DOUGHNUTBAKERY DISPLAY CASE
$999.99
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60lb Digital Electronic Scale Price Computing Deli Food Produce Counting Store
60lb Digital Electronic Scale Price Computing Deli Food Produce Counting Store
$34.95
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K 00146 Ice Bagging System
K 00146 Ice Bagging System
$344.88
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Watermelon FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3460CN
Watermelon FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3460CN
$2.99
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COMPUTING DIGITAL FOOD PRODUCE PRICE MEAT WEIGH SCALE
COMPUTING DIGITAL FOOD PRODUCE PRICE MEAT WEIGH SCALE
$48.99
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HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIALSTRUCTURAL CONCEPT BEAUTIFUL LIGHTED DOUGHNUT DISPLAY CASE
HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIALSTRUCTURAL CONCEPT BEAUTIFUL LIGHTED DOUGHNUT DISPLAY CASE
$999.99
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Green Apple FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3466CN
Green Apple FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3466CN
$2.99
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50 Retail Grocery Bag 12x7x17 Kraft Paper Handles Down
50 Retail Grocery Bag 12x7x17 Kraft Paper Handles Down
$8.99
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6 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR Flossine mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 15 30 lbs
6 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR Flossine mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 15 30 lbs
$7.99
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Flossine 12 Flavors  Cotton Candy Cones 80 Cotton Candy Bags100
Flossine 12 Flavors Cotton Candy Cones 80 Cotton Candy Bags100
$28.50
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100 Retail Grocery Bag 12x7x17 Kraft Paper Handle Down
100 Retail Grocery Bag 12x7x17 Kraft Paper Handle Down
$14.99
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LOT OF 6 HD COMM DARK COLOR COATED WIRE MUFFIN DOUGHNUT COOKIECHIP BASKET
LOT OF 6 HD COMM DARK COLOR COATED WIRE MUFFIN DOUGHNUT COOKIECHIP BASKET
$14.99
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Genpak 825 Foam Supermarket Tray in White W1017S
Genpak 825 Foam Supermarket Tray in White W1017S
$16.99
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Mettler Toledo 8461 Master Scale Printer Warranty  Manuals Grocery Deli POS
Mettler Toledo 8461 Master Scale Printer Warranty Manuals Grocery Deli POS
$575.00
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FLOSSINE 6 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING
FLOSSINE 6 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING
$9.99
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Clear Plastic Cookie Bag 2000 CS
Clear Plastic Cookie Bag 2000 CS
$36.99
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Artisan Bread Baking Class 7 hrs 4 DVD gift set recipe baker pizza 4
Artisan Bread Baking Class 7 hrs 4 DVD gift set recipe baker pizza 4
$53.99
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Pina Colada COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3461CN
Pina Colada COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3461CN
$2.99
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8 CAKE CIRCLES WHITE 10 PKG
8 CAKE CIRCLES WHITE 10 PKG
$1.50
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Cherry Red FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3452CN
Cherry Red FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3452CN
$2.99
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DONUT PASTRY CUPCAKE BOX 2 PIECE GIFT CHRISTMAS 17X11X2 1 2 20 FULL SETS
DONUT PASTRY CUPCAKE BOX 2 PIECE GIFT CHRISTMAS 17X11X2 1 2 20 FULL SETS
$9.61
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Artisan Bread Baking Class 7 hrs 4 DVD gift set recipe baker pizza 8
Artisan Bread Baking Class 7 hrs 4 DVD gift set recipe baker pizza 8
$53.99
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19 x 14 CAKE PADS WHITE CORRUGATED 10 PKG
19 x 14 CAKE PADS WHITE CORRUGATED 10 PKG
$5.40
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12 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 60 lbs  800 cones or bags
12 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 60 lbs 800 cones or bags
$13.95
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6 CAKE CIRCLES WHITE 10 PKG
6 CAKE CIRCLES WHITE 10 PKG
$1.25
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Genpak Supermarket Tray in White 2WH
Genpak Supermarket Tray in White 2WH
$17.99
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Flossine 12 Flavors 60 120 lbs
Flossine 12 Flavors 60 120 lbs
$13.99
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12 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 60 lbs  800 cones or bags
12 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 60 lbs 800 cones or bags
$8.99
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50 Film Front Cellophane Paper Bags 4 x 6
50 Film Front Cellophane Paper Bags 4 x 6
$1.56
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Orange COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3458CN
Orange COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3458CN
$2.99
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Customizable Cookie Coffee Donut Bag Claycoat Paper with Window and Tin Tie
Customizable Cookie Coffee Donut Bag Claycoat Paper with Window and Tin Tie
$109.31
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WESTON 2100 COMMERCIAL VACUUM GAME FOOD SEALER SAVER
WESTON 2100 COMMERCIAL VACUUM GAME FOOD SEALER SAVER
$449.99
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Pick 3 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 15 lbs
Pick 3 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING makes 15 lbs
$3.49
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GRAPE FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3466CN
GRAPE FLOSSINE COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3466CN
$2.99
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25 Retail Grocery Bag 12x7x17 Kraft Paper Handles Down
25 Retail Grocery Bag 12x7x17 Kraft Paper Handles Down
$5.99
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12 Packets of Flossine FlavoringJust add sugar
12 Packets of Flossine FlavoringJust add sugar
$11.49
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50 Window Bakery Bag 1 2 lb Tin Tie Cookie Donut KRAFT
50 Window Bakery Bag 1 2 lb Tin Tie Cookie Donut KRAFT
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GRINDMASTER 875 RETAIL COFFEE GRINDER USED XLNT CONDITION WORKS GR8 NR
GRINDMASTER 875 RETAIL COFFEE GRINDER USED XLNT CONDITION WORKS GR8 NR
$400.00
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50 Film Front Cellophane Paper Bags 6 x 6
50 Film Front Cellophane Paper Bags 6 x 6
$1.56
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Genpak 825 Supermarket Tray in White 17SWH
Genpak 825 Supermarket Tray in White 17SWH
$17.86
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SIPPER STIRRER STRAWS 525RED WHT UNWRAPPED 1000 BX
SIPPER STIRRER STRAWS 525RED WHT UNWRAPPED 1000 BX
$2.97
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100 Film Front Cellophane Paper Bags 4 x 6
100 Film Front Cellophane Paper Bags 4 x 6
$2.99
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RAZE BAG CUTTER for BAG AND POUCH OPENING great OPENER FOR SCRAPBOOKING good buy
RAZE BAG CUTTER for BAG AND POUCH OPENING great OPENER FOR SCRAPBOOKING good buy
$5.75
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Grindmaster Automatic Grinder Model 835 Red PRICE LOWERED
Grindmaster Automatic Grinder Model 835 Red PRICE LOWERED
$350.00
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2PC Hot Cold Insulated Aluminium Foil Bag Grocery Lunch Tote Cooler Warm Travel
2PC Hot Cold Insulated Aluminium Foil Bag Grocery Lunch Tote Cooler Warm Travel
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Stainless Steel Express Packer Rack for Shopping Grocery Bags ACT CSBR
Stainless Steel Express Packer Rack for Shopping Grocery Bags ACT CSBR
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Lemon Yellow COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3457CN
Lemon Yellow COTTON CANDY FLAVORING mix FLAVOR SUGAR 2lb 3457CN
$2.99
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COMMERCIAL GRADE CHROME GROCERY BAG HOLDERS QTY OF 2
COMMERCIAL GRADE CHROME GROCERY BAG HOLDERS QTY OF 2
$35.00
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Grindmaster 495 2 Pound Burr Coffee Grinder With A Large Hopper
Grindmaster 495 2 Pound Burr Coffee Grinder With A Large Hopper
$0.99
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NEW Box of Z411 Tipper Tie Clips 6250 Count
NEW Box of Z411 Tipper Tie Clips 6250 Count
$75.00
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FLOSSINE 100 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING
FLOSSINE 100 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING
$99.95
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Mettler Toledo 8461 POS Printer Only Dead Deck warranty
Mettler Toledo 8461 POS Printer Only Dead Deck warranty
$355.00
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COMPUTING DIGITAL FOOD PRODUCE PRICE MEAT WEIGH SCALE
COMPUTING DIGITAL FOOD PRODUCE PRICE MEAT WEIGH SCALE
$48.99
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HIGHEND HOT COLD Self Serve Amtekco Soup Muffin Sandwich salad Grab  Go island
HIGHEND HOT COLD Self Serve Amtekco Soup Muffin Sandwich salad Grab Go island
$3,999.99
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Eco Products 191139 White Compostable Plastic Grocery Bags Large
Eco Products 191139 White Compostable Plastic Grocery Bags Large
$225.27
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450 1 Dubble Bubble GUMBALLS Candy Gumballs Candy Gum Vending ASSORTED Flavors
450 1 Dubble Bubble GUMBALLS Candy Gumballs Candy Gum Vending ASSORTED Flavors
$18.99
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22 HAIRNETS LIGHTWEIGHT NYLON BLK LATEX FREE 144 CT
22 HAIRNETS LIGHTWEIGHT NYLON BLK LATEX FREE 144 CT
$23.85
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12 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING60 120 lbs
12 COTTON CANDY FLAVOR mix w SUGAR FLAVORING60 120 lbs
$14.50
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Persuasion letter to use recyclable grocery bags?

I need to write a persuasive paper about the advantages of using recyclable grocery bags.
We all know it's good for the environment!
How do I convince people though that a simple change of mind set to automatically put recyclable bags in your car for your trip to the store is not that difficult.

Some ideas:

Well over a billion single-use plastic bags are given out for free each day. But as the old adage says, nothing comes for free. Here are some facts to illustrate the actual costs paid by our environment and society for the fleeting convenience of unlimited, free, single-use plastic bags. To see the real costs, we must look at the "cradle to grave" multiple impacts and the effects of each phase of a bag's life.

Phase 1: Production Costs

The production of plastic bags requires petroleum and often natural gas, both non-renewable resources that increase our dependency on foreign suppliers. Additionally, prospecting and drilling for these resources contributes to the destruction of fragile habitats and ecosystems around the world.

The toxic chemical ingredients needed to make plastic produces pollution during the manufacturing process.

The energy needed to manufacture and transport disposable bags eats up more resources and creates global warming emissions.

Phase 2: Consumption Costs

Annual cost to US retailers alone is estimated at $4 billion.

When retailers give away free bags, their costs are passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.

Phase 3: Disposal and Litter Costs

Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles, whales and other marine mammals die every year from eating discarded plastic bags mistaken for food. Turtles think the bags are jellyfish, their primary food source. Once swallowed, plastic bags choke animals or block their intestines, leading to an agonizing death.

On land, many cows, goats and other animals suffer a similar fate to marine life when they accidentally ingest plastic bags while foraging for food.

In a landfill, plastic bags take up to 1,000 years to degrade. As litter, they breakdown into tiny bits, contaminating our soil and water.

When plastic bags breakdown, small plastic particles can pose threats to marine life and contaminate the food web. A 2001 paper by Japanese researchers reported that plastic debris acts like a sponge for toxic chemicals, soaking up a million fold greater concentration of such deadly compounds as PCBs and DDE (a breakdown product of the notorious insecticide DDT), than the surrounding seawater. These turn into toxic gut bombs for marine animals which frequently mistake these bits for food.

Collection, hauling and disposal of plastic bag waste create an additional environmental impact. An estimated 8 billion pounds of plastic bags, wraps and sacks enter the waste stream every year in the US alone, putting an unnecessary burden on our diminishing landfill space and causing air pollution if incinerated.
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The energy and other environmental impacts embodied in a plastic grocery bag is somewhat less than in a paper grocery bag. But paper is accepted in most recycling programs while the recycling rate for plastic bags is very low.

So, which is better for the environment? Neither! The fact is that the difference between paper and plastic RECYCLING is small compared with the REUSING bags.
Carry reusable cloth bags (see first reference below).
Reuse paper and plastic bags several trips.
Learn to say "no, thanks" when you don't need a bag.
Keep a cardboard box or two in your car's trunk and load it directly from your shopping cart.
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Did You Know:

Reusing a bag meant for just one use has a big impact. A sturdy, reusable bag needs only be used 11 times to have a lower environmental impact than using 11 disposable plastic bags.
In New York City alone, one less grocery bag per person per year would reduce waste by 109 tons and save $11,000 in disposal costs.
Plastic bags carry 80% of the nation's groceries, up from 5% in 1982.
When 1 ton of paper bags is reused or recycled, 3 cubic meters of landfill space is saved and 13 - 17 trees are spared! In 1997, 955,000 tons of paper bags were used in the United States.
When 1 ton of plastic bags is reused or recycled, the energy equivalent of 11 barrels of oil are saved.

Paper or Plastic?

The energy and other environmental impacts embodied in a plastic grocery bag is somewhat less than in a paper grocery bag. But paper is easier to recycle, being accepted in most recycling programs. The recycling rate for plastic bags is very low.

So, which is better for the environment? Neither! The fact is that the difference between paper and plastic RECYCLING is small compared with the REUSING bags.
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Hope this info can help you with your letter

Grocery Bags

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