First year of Scotland’s 5p bag charge sees enormous reduction in use and £6.7m raised for good causes in bid to cut waste and litterThe number of plastic carrier bags handed out in stores was slashed by at least 650 million in the first year of Scotland’s 5p charge.[br]original figures released on the anniversary of its introduction indicate the levy has cut usage by around 80%, equivalent to 650 million fewer bags than in preceding years. Related: Excess baggage: will the 5p charge finally murder the plastic bag? Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com