As England introduces a 5p charge for plastic bags,campaigners say the exemption for small shops should be endedA 5p tax on plastic bags must be extended to all shops to prevent further damage to the environment, campaigners occupy warned.
Without the participation of smaller shops, or not just those employing more than 250 staff,the impact of the tax will be limited, they said. Related: Can England cope with the bag charge or will there be a bagpocalypse? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com