Supermarkets lose heart in green war on plastic carrier bags
Britain’s biggest supermarket chains will come under fire this week for handing out tens of millions more carrier bags than last year, derailing attempts to reduce the environmental impact from billions of disposable bags.
New figures will show that the industry missed its target of halving the number of plastic bags used in 2006 for the second consecutive year. The setback will propel carrier bags back on to the green agenda, despite hopes of moving the environmental debate on to tackle bigger issues, such as food waste and water usage.
Campaigners criticised the increase and said it was time for the Government to step in. Mike Webster at Waste Watch said: “The rise suggests retailers should be given an extra nudge from legislation.” The Welsh Assembly plans to introduce a 7p charge for carrier bags in the principality from next spring in an attempt to cut the number of bags dumped in landfill…
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