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A growing number of states around Australia are phasing out the use of plastic bags in supermarkets.

It sounds like it should be a cause for celebration among environmentalists but some experts say a ban can lead to unintended consequences, like a rise in bin liner sales or use of heavier more-resource intensive bags.

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