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You will hear a report about the implementation of plastic bag bans in retail stores.
Question 1 of 6
According to Sarah Chen, the plastic bag ban .....
has increased profits for small businesses.
should have been implemented more slowly.
has reduced customer satisfaction.
needs to be completely reversed.
Question 2 of 6
Dr. Thompson's main argument for supporting the ban is that .....
paper bags are more environmentally friendly.
plastic bags are rarely recycled properly.
consumers waste too many plastic bags.
production costs are lower for paper bags.
Question 3 of 6
The Canadian Retail Council suggests .....
maintaining the current complete ban.
replacing plastic bags with paper ones.
allowing some types of plastic bags at higher prices.
implementing mandatory recycling programs.
Question 4 of 6
Environmental groups believe that .....
partial bans are better than complete bans.
consumer convenience should be prioritized.
compromise would weaken the policy's impact.
European models should be avoided.
Question 5 of 6
In Montreal, after the ban .....
businesses reported significant losses.
most residents adapted to the changes.
the policy was partially reversed.
environmental impact was minimal.
Question 6 of 6
The paper bag alternative .....
is more expensive for retailers.
has a higher production carbon footprint.
takes longer to decompose.
is preferred by most consumers.