Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

So basically they are out to make more money off their own bags.

I dont use Tesco anyway as they are expensive, this seems another reason to avoid them.

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

I wouldn't say they are out to make money as after VAT s deducted from the bag charge whats left either goes to Charity or at least part of it.

They are just trying to stop people using the single use bags and make them reuse the bags for life.

From the UK GOV site

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

People dont carry "bags for life" around with them on the off chance they might pop into a shop. Its just a way to make more money of such people.

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

Women do, and they do 99% of the shopping ;)

It's so much better without all those discarded plastic bags blowing around everywhere. If you bought a newspaper, they'd put it in a bag; if you bought a DVD, it was put in a bag; if you bought a bag, it was put in a bag. Utter nonsense.

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

I reuse 5p bags as kitchen bin liners, so they are of use.

However all 5p bags are not the same. The Poundland version disintegrates as soon as you get out of the shop. Where as an M&S 5p bag is sturdy, worth every penny and is my proudest possession ;)

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

Wrong twice in one sentance - well done :dunce:

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

Bag snob. You need to be gender confirmed Ms K! :p:

You mean 'sentence'. Wrong once in seven words - well done :dunce:

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

Men are at a disadvantage as far as bags are concerned. Women have handbags in which they keep God knows what, and a extra sneaky bag or 2. Men just have pockets which are already full wallet/keys/phone. The 5p charge is sexual discrimination. ( the exception is those blokes with 'man' bags, but they're just weird....)

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

We need a petition - LGBTQIABAG4LIFE:D

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

My dad always has so me in his car no and I keep one in my rucksack just i ncase. However when I head out to the supermarket I always take some with me.

I think a lot of people now know to take them when going shopping.

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

Except that the profit goes to charity not to the shop.
We keep a few bags in the car just in case, although it's a petrol car, not electric.

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Rucksacks are the male equivalent of handbags for the moment and you can get plenty of bags for life in one.

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

I went through a womans bag to see what they have in them once. you'd be both shocked and excited to hear exactly what.
I'll let you all in on the secret if you send me 10p.

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

Mines a typo, yours are actually wrong :dozey:

Great for you. I know people who dont.

No it doesnt, the legally required charge goes to the shop, they then donate it (if they wish, its "expected" but I dont think its an actual legal requirement).
Also, the legally required charge is for "non-reusable bags (single-use bags)" - which bags for life clearly are not, so thay dont have to record the sales, or donate any of it.

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

You mean 'Mine's' a typo. :dozey:

Women have adapted quickly to a simple but worthwhile change that's beneficial to the environment; some men, it would seem, prefer to have a free plastic bag to throw away as is their 'right' :monkey:

Or, put your shopping straight in the rucksack ;)

Re: Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic b
 

Not if the rucksack already has stuff in it. So carrying 1 or 2 bags for life is always useful.