Six Billion Fewer Bags Used After 5p Fee

VOICED: The 5 pence charge for plastic carrier bags means 6 billion fewer bags will be used this year. And while 29 million pounds raised from the sale of the bags is being given to good causes, some campaigners want the government to go further. They want the price of the bags to be raised, and want to see smaller retailers bring in charges too. Sky News Rebecca Williams reports. Interview with Ros Finney - Marine Conservation Society and voxpops. on July 30, 2016 in London, England.
VOICED: The 5 pence charge for plastic carrier bags means 6 billion fewer bags will be used this year. And while 29 million pounds raised from the sale of the bags is being given to good causes, some campaigners want the government to go further. They want the price of the bags to be raised, and want to see smaller retailers bring in charges too. Sky News Rebecca Williams reports. Interview with Ros Finney - Marine Conservation Society and voxpops. on July 30, 2016 in London, England.
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July 30, 2016
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