UK: Scotland’s bag usage drops by 650 million since 5p charge

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 (News Item Scottish Government, 20 October 2015).
Click here for the news item.
With NVC MERGE (Members-only Environmental Regulations Guide) you can stay up-to-date with the environmental requirements for your packaging. MERGE is exclusively for NVC members and there are no costs involved.
Click here for more information about the NVC E-Workshop Sustainable Innovation in Packaging.

If you have any questions about this subject, please contact us: info@nvc.nl, +31-(0)182-512411. This item is also included in our monthly overview, the NVC Members-only Update.