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04/09/2015
Drop In Plastic Bag Usage In Wales
The usage of single use carrier bags (SUCB) in Wales has fallen by 71% since charges were introduced in 2011, according to a report.
The review for Welsh ministers suggests the implementation of the 5p charge for SUCB has donated between £17m and £22m towards good causes.
The majority of retailers (83%) said the charges had made a positive impact on their businesses, while 13% thought it had a negative impact.
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant said: "I am pleased that almost four years on from the introduction of the charge in Wales consumer habits appear to be changing which is having a positive knock on effect on the environment as well as raising a significant amount of money for good causes."
Wales was the first UK nation to introduce the bag charges, followed by Northern Ireland and then Scotland.
(LM)
The review for Welsh ministers suggests the implementation of the 5p charge for SUCB has donated between £17m and £22m towards good causes.
The majority of retailers (83%) said the charges had made a positive impact on their businesses, while 13% thought it had a negative impact.
Natural Resources Minister Carl Sargeant said: "I am pleased that almost four years on from the introduction of the charge in Wales consumer habits appear to be changing which is having a positive knock on effect on the environment as well as raising a significant amount of money for good causes."
Wales was the first UK nation to introduce the bag charges, followed by Northern Ireland and then Scotland.
(LM)
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