The 5p bag charges... - Page 4

Taf · 14-10-2015, 16:55

It does if they have a handle (eg Primark bags)

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

BenMcr · 14-10-2015, 17:18

Another difference between the English scheme and the Welsh scheme then.

Osem · 14-10-2015, 17:59

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

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

?

heero_yuy · 15-10-2015, 11:34

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Originally Posted by Kursk

Is that your 'bag for life' user certificate you're proudly displaying in your avatar

?

He's got one but keeps it under wraps

Spoiler:

Kursk · 15-10-2015, 15:56

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy

He's got one but keeps it under wraps

Aww, we're jus' joshin' Osem

Derek · 20-10-2015, 08:17

It's had the desired effect in Scotland where pretty much every bag is included in the charge.

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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

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

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

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

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

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

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

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

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

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

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

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

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu

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