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Taf 14-10-2015 16:55
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It does if they have a handle (eg Primark bags)

http://www.carrierbagchargewales.gov...luded/?lang=en

BenMcr 14-10-2015 17:18
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Another difference between the English scheme and the Welsh scheme then.

Osem 14-10-2015 17:59
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Paper bags aren't without their problems and there's still some doubt about which are worse for the environment overall.

http://www.theguardian.com/environme...ags-which-best

We already re-use all our bags (plastic and paper) in one way or another, including the stronger 'bag for life' versions we started using years ago which we only swap for new when they're falling apart.

Kursk 15-10-2015 10:41
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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35803485)
We already re-use all our bags (plastic and paper) in one way or another, including the stronger 'bag for life' versions we started using years ago which we only swap for new when they're falling apart.
Is that your 'bag for life' user certificate you're proudly displaying in your avatar :D ?

heero_yuy 15-10-2015 11:34
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Originally Posted by Kursk (Post 35803555)
Is that your 'bag for life' user certificate you're proudly displaying in your avatar :D ?
He's got one but keeps it under wraps



:D

Kursk 15-10-2015 15:56
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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35803559)
He's got one but keeps it under wraps
:rofl:

Aww, we're jus' joshin' Osem :)

Derek 20-10-2015 08:17
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It's had the desired effect in Scotland where pretty much every bag is included in the charge.

Quote:
The number of plastic bags handed out in stores was slashed by 80% - the equivalent of 650 million carriers - in the first year of Scotland's 5p charge.
New figures were released on the anniversary of its introduction.
The charge for single-use carriers has also raised about £6.7m for good causes in the past 12 months.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-34575364

Maggy 20-10-2015 11:21
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Back from Spain where they have been charging for ages..Seems some don't care and others just use their own. they don't seem that bothered.They are far more into recycling as well.I think we are too far behind with dealing with rubbish and recycling than the EU.

Arthurgray50@blu 20-10-2015 18:22
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I think a problem here is that some bags that you pay 5p for are so flimsy that they burst. I go into many corner shops and get charged 5p for a flimsy blue bag, which are so bad, its just not worth it

I have no problem in the 'bag for life' stuff as they are decent bags. My objection is that Tesco, ASDA or Morrisons - they have there logo on that with a 'bar' on. Surely that is FREE advertisement for the store - isn't it.

heero_yuy 20-10-2015 18:26
Re: The 5p bag charges...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35804293)
I think a problem here is that some bags that you pay 5p for are so flimsy that they burst. I go into many corner shops and get charged 5p for a flimsy blue bag, which are so bad, its just not worth it

I have no problem in the 'bag for life' stuff as they are decent bags. My objection is that Tesco, ASDA or Morrisons - they have there logo on that with a 'bar' on. Surely that is FREE advertisement for the store - isn't it.
It's your choice to shop there and use their bags. Take your own and then you're not doing their corporate advertising? Simples.

mrmistoffelees 20-10-2015 18:38
Re: The 5p bag charges...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35804293)
I think a problem here is that some bags that you pay 5p for are so flimsy that they burst. I go into many corner shops and get charged 5p for a flimsy blue bag, which are so bad, its just not worth it

I have no problem in the 'bag for life' stuff as they are decent bags. My objection is that Tesco, ASDA or Morrisons - they have there logo on that with a 'bar' on. Surely that is FREE advertisement for the store - isn't it.
Perhaps, you would like bags made of steel ?

Kill two birds with one stone there !!

Tezcatlipoca 20-10-2015 20:14
Re: The 5p bag charges...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35804293)
I think a problem here is that some bags that you pay 5p for are so flimsy that they burst. I go into many corner shops and get charged 5p for a flimsy blue bag, which are so bad, its just not worth it

I have no problem in the 'bag for life' stuff as they are decent bags. My objection is that Tesco, ASDA or Morrisons - they have there logo on that with a 'bar' on. Surely that is FREE advertisement for the store - isn't it.
Did you object to using their bags before the charge, given that supermarket bags, whether "normal" or "bag for life", always have the name/logo on them?

TheDaddy 20-10-2015 20:24
Re: The 5p bag charges...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35804293)
I think a problem here is that some bags that you pay 5p for are so flimsy that they burst. I go into many corner shops and get charged 5p for a flimsy blue bag, which are so bad, its just not worth it

I have no problem in the 'bag for life' stuff as they are decent bags. My objection is that Tesco, ASDA or Morrisons - they have there logo on that with a 'bar' on. Surely that is FREE advertisement for the store - isn't it.
Corner shops shouldn't be charging and I've noticed an increase in quality since charging began

Arthurgray50@blu 20-10-2015 22:12
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Some bags being sold are total crap. My corner shop IS charging for plastic bags and they are flimsy black things - horrible

TheDaddy 20-10-2015 22:24
Re: The 5p bag charges...
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35804348)
Some bags being sold are total crap. My corner shop IS charging for plastic bags and they are flimsy black things - horrible
More fool them, they don't have to if they have few staff nationwide


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