Thursday, August 23, 2012

United Kingdom: 56% 'back plastic bag store charge'

Press Association: Consumers have an average of 17 plastic bags stored at home while more than half support retailers charging for them, according to a Which? survey. The poll by the watchdog found 56 per cent of consumers in England and Scotland support a 5p charge for bags but, among those opposed to a charge, 70 per cent think they already pay enough for their shopping and 45 per cent think they should be entitled to free bags. A charge is already in place in Wales while Northern Ireland is introducing one...

URL: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/56-back-plastic-bag-store-charge-8075645.html

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