Plastic Bags Use Significantly Reduces in the UK

Using plastic bags in supermarket and other stores have actually greatly reduced according to the Waste & Resources Action Programme (Wrap). This is for establishments all across the United Kingdom.

According to Marks & Spencer: “We started charging for food carrier bags in all stores in May 2008. Last year we used 89m single-use carrier bags in our food business – over 80% less than 2006/07. This has been achieved by encouraging customers to re-use, use bags for life and charging 5p per carrier bag. Across our stores, carrier bag use is down by 64% since 2006.”

This is really great news. And in fact, more and more retailers are becoming more conscious and are spearheading efforts to redesign their packaging.

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