Charges for plastic bags

[monica]

Hy guys if you get a chance check this website out,its about the new proposed levy on plastic bags.Use the link and submit your opinions,this will count towards whether we should charge for plastic bags.

Thanks

http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?doc=20764&cat=937

[macroban]

It's all short life bags, not just plastic ones.

"What we mean by a throw away shopping bag

Although plastic bags are often singled out ? all types of throw away bag can have a significant environment impact.

So for the purposes of this consultation, throw away shopping bags means all types of bags that are given away free and have a very limited intended and actual lifespan."

[Ant]

Excellent! I usually only hear about consultation thingummies after the fact. Nice to get in on one while it's still going for a change.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

"He never remembered to bring a basket, always buying carrier bags." excerpt from 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' published 1963.

Seems we haven't learned much in 40 odd years!