Do you agree with the idea of carrier bags being 5p in 2015

[Sanwhiches]

Next year carrier bags (such as tesco and asda) will cost 5p each. They are currently free however do you agree with them charging people to have them. I agree because it is more sustainable. What do you think? Discuss!

[Charz777]

I don't agree with paying for a carrier bag. If it's a small local business who needs the money, and don't charge extortionate prices then I'd be happy to pay 5p for a bag to help them out. But these huge companies like Tesco and Asda shouldn't be charging for bags. It should be a part of the customer service. We chose their stores to do our shopping and them providing us means of transporting the goods we buy should not become a luxury - I know people who struggle with the cost of their weekly shop as it is and 5p a bag might not seem like a lot but it's still going to make a difference.

I understand part of it is to get people to reuse bags (we reuse bags-for-life anyway and hardly ever have new carrier bags) but if you are already out and didn't think to bring your reusable bag and you only want to nip into a shop to buy say a loaf of bread and a pint of milk then it just seems rude that you have to pay to take your bought items away with you.

I just think it should be a part of the customer service, a sort of reward, if you will, for choosing their store over one of the other big companies.

If the problem really is to do with saving the environment then we are really looking in the wrong places.

[James]

It's like toys r us all over again @Bolt660

OT: I agree with above. Small businesses or corner shops, I'd be happy to pay a small amount for a bag. But big companies & when you buy a lot of shopping, the amount can add up.

Also, what about deliveries? eg. My family get the ASDA home delivery. Will this apply here too?

[HarrySX]

It's like toys r us all over again @Bolt660

OT: I agree with above. Small businesses or corner shops, I'd be happy to pay a small amount for a bag. But big companies & when you buy a lot of shopping, the amount can add up.

Also, what about deliveries? eg. My family get the ASDA home delivery. Will this apply here too?

Not sure how it'll add up, I do a weekly shop for 4 people (that's 4 adults) and only use 6 or 7 carrier bags. Bags should cost money if they're not biodegradable and harm the planet (lol) to help solve this very issue...

[Red]

Yes, people take bags when they don't even need them. This will make them stop being lazy and reuse their bags lol. It's already in place in Northern Ireland and barely anyone takes bags now! Most people here get tiny fold up ones for their handbag for shoppong and we keep some bags for life in the car for when we do grocery shopping. I think people will prob have a different opinion when its in place and you get used to it.

[lemons]

I support this movement

[lawrawrrr]

Most of the year I live in Wales where there's been a charge for... 2 years?

I think it's a really good idea though and really does stop wastage. Encourages people to reuse, and I see lots of people out with canvas and those lifelong bags now!


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[j0rd]

We've had it a while in Wales. At first I absolutely hated it, but it doesn't bother me at all now.
Lots of businesses donate the money to charity which is really good!

[Sanwhiches]

It's like toys r us all over again @Bolt660

OT: I agree with above. Small businesses or corner shops, I'd be happy to pay a small amount for a bag. But big companies & when you buy a lot of shopping, the amount can add up.

Also, what about deliveries? eg. My family get the ASDA home delivery. Will this apply here too?

Maybe delivery will go up a few pound

[Kardan]

Whilst the charge doesn't bother me, I highly doubt it will make a change to the environment.