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Ban this, not that

“NOW THAT THE UNITED NATIONS HAS SAID we only have 12 years to save the planet, I want to know: to what extent are cottagers responsible for the buildup of plastics that are choking the marine environment? Getting rid of drinking straws and disposable plastic bags is a good start. But what else do we need to ban?”

To the untrained eye, it might appear that cottagers are on somewhat shaky ground when it comes to environmental stewardship. Cottage people are widely regarded as some of the most voracious consumers

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