Many shoppers in England will have to pay 5p for plastic carrier bags from Monday in a bid to slash the 7.6 billion handed out every year. England is the last part of the UK to start charging for bags. Shoppers at all supermarkets and large shops will be required to use their own bags or be charged for plastic bags. Environmentalists have welcomed the move, but have called for a more comprehensive scheme that includes all retailers and all types of bags....
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