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plastic bags

Defra hails 98 per cent drop in single-use plastic bag sales since charge introduced

Taxation

Defra hails 98 per cent drop in single-use plastic bag sales since charge introduced

Introduction of 5p plastic bag charge in 2014 has helped avoid seven billion carrier bags from going to waste, according to new data from Defra

clock 31 July 2023 • 4 min read
Behind the world's largest pilot for reusable bags

Recycling

Behind the world's largest pilot for reusable bags

The latest initiative from the Beyond the Bag Consortium will reach three states and more than 150 stores, including mom-and-pop shops and some of the biggest retailers in the US

clock 28 April 2023 • 6 min read
Official: Distribution of supermarket single-use plastic bags down 97 per cent

Policy

Official: Distribution of supermarket single-use plastic bags down 97 per cent

Number of single-use plastic bags supplied by supermarkets has fallen 97 per cent since the 2015 introduction of the plastic bag charge tax

clock 01 August 2022 • 3 min read

Recycling

MPs call for consistent Deposit Return Scheme across UK

Plastic bottles, glass, and cartons should all be recyclable through deposit return schemes across the four UK nations, Environmental Audit Committee argues

clock 20 May 2021 • 3 min read

Waste

Plastic bags: Retailers gear up for 10p charge in England from 21 May

Government confirms higher charge on single-use carrier bags will come into force later this month, covering all businesses in England

clock 06 May 2021 • 3 min read

Waste

Calls for plastic bag ban intensify as Co-op announces it will scrap 'bags for life'

Co-op becomes second supermarket to scrap bags for life as campaigners mount ‘Big Bag Ban’ in wake of government's move to delay raising charge on plastic bags

clock 30 April 2021 • 3 min read

Waste

Morrisons to axe plastic bags from stores nationwide

Supermarket announces it will gradually phase out 'bags for life' from all its stores over the coming year

clock 09 April 2021 • 2 min read

Policy

Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds comes into force in England

The long-delayed ban on single-use plastic items in England is aimed at stemming the rising tide of plastic waste entering environment and oceans

clock 01 October 2020 • 3 min read

Waste

Plastic bags: Government confirms all retailers in England to levy 10p charge from April

Defra announces plan to double 5p plastic bag charge and extend levy to all retailers from next year

clock 30 August 2020 • 3 min read

Supplier

Morrisons aims to ditch plastic 'bags for life' as it unveils paper bag trial

Supermarket chain to trial paper bags at eight stores which if successful could be rolled out nationwide

clock 17 August 2020 • 2 min read
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