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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.
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After 1p of VAT is deducted from the 5p cost of a bag, this is how much supermarkets donate to charity:
- Asda and Morrisons donate the entire 4p
- After deducting "reasonable expenses" Tesco donates 3.6p
- Sainsbury's says its bags are not designed for single use and cost more to make so donate 1p per bag
While the amounts donated to good causes differ, none of the supermarkets are making a profit from plastic bag sales.
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From the UK GOV site
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During the year from 7 April 2016 to 6 April 2017, almost two-thirds of retailers told us they gave over £66 million to good causes - amounting to 4 pence for every single-use bag sold by them.
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Last edited by Stephen; 07-08-2017 at 18:28.
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