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Originally Posted by Eurosceptic Atlanticist
I normally just use those re-usable bags now (approx. 40p each). They hold a lot more things and are a lot stronger, which makes it easier to walk my shopping home.  |
I may start using them too if the supermarkets I use start charging for plastic bags - although I will still have to buy plastic bin liners elsewhere to replace the supermarket bags which I presently use as bin liners.
I am against this Labour Government-backed pressure on supermarkets to charge for plastic bags because:
1. The EU is behind it all as are the global warming alarmists
2. I don't believe the Government should be pressuring supermarkets over this
3. Charging for plastic bags does not save plastic - people will have to buy plastic bin liners if they don't pay for supermarket bags
4. The problem is not plastic bags - it is those who throw the plastic bags in the street
5. The petrochemical by-product used to make plastic bags will go to waste if plastic bags are not made from it
6. I resent spending money in a supermarket and then being told I have to pay for a plastic bag - a plastic bag which actually advertises that supermarket