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27/08/2014
Carrier Bag Use Drops 72%
Newly published figures reveal a drop of 215 million single use carrier bags in the first year of the 5p levy, a reduction of 72%.
Welcoming the news, Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan, said: "The response from shoppers has been very positive and retailers have also risen to the challenge. The result has been a very significant reduction in single use carrier bags.
"During the past year, I have ensured that money from the bag levy has gone back into the community through environmental projects. I have visited many of these projects and have been inspired by the great work being done.
"I am delighted to announce that £2.5million of this year's levy receipts will be available to support community projects. The community pays the levy and I will ensure that the community gets the benefit of the levy."
(MH/CD)
Welcoming the news, Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan, said: "The response from shoppers has been very positive and retailers have also risen to the challenge. The result has been a very significant reduction in single use carrier bags.
"During the past year, I have ensured that money from the bag levy has gone back into the community through environmental projects. I have visited many of these projects and have been inspired by the great work being done.
"I am delighted to announce that £2.5million of this year's levy receipts will be available to support community projects. The community pays the levy and I will ensure that the community gets the benefit of the levy."
(MH/CD)
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