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[LisaMarie]

Macy's will begin using recycled paper bags, offer totes

Thursday April 17, 9:18 am ET
Macy's will begin using partly recycled paper shopping backs, biodegradable packaging

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Department-store operator Macy's Inc. said Thursday it will begin using partly recycled paper shopping bags
at its Macy's stores and biodegradable packaging for its online shipments. The changes start this month.

The new store bags will be made from paper with 30 percent recycled material and will be 100 percent recyclable. Its previous bag
was laminated and not recyclable. Macy's will also stock reusable cotton tote bags for $3.95, with $1 going to the National Park Foundation.

Direct-to-consumer businesses including macys.com and bloomingdales.com will begin using loosefill packing materials that are 100 percent biodegradable.

Macy's gift boxes are already recyclable.