UK Schotland: 650 miljoen minder tassen sinds heffing

Retailers across Scotland have witnessed a reduction in the number of single use carrier bags handed out since the 5p charge came into effect 12 months ago. Data from major grocery retailers indicate a reduction in bag use of around 80% since 20 October 2014.
Nationwide retailers that signed up to Scotland’s Carrier Bag Commitment – an agreement to disclose information on the charge, and donations made, to a central publicly available portal – are reporting that various charities up and down the country have also benefited from funds raised by the charge, with at least £6.7 million being donated to good causes (Nieuwsbericht Scottish Government, 20 October 2015).
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