04 June 2010

Would 7p per plastic bag charge make you more eco conscious?
Shops in Wales are to charge 7p for all single use carrier bags from next spring in a bid to tackle waste, cost and litter.

It is believed that the scheme - which has cross-party support in Wales - will then be rolled out across the rest of the UK.

The aim of the project is to reduce the number of both plastic and paper single use bags by 80% a year - around 350 million bags.

Profits from the scheme will go to charities - including those specialising in the environment.

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