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Post by chasallnut on Mar 20, 2017 10:04:37 GMT
It has only recently come into effect in England. In Wales it has been in force for a number of years. Since 2011 in Wales, 2013 in Scotland and 2014 in Northern Ireland. Wow, 6 years, I hadn't realised it had been that long. I think it's a great thing, but still more needs to be done. |
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Post by Aj_June on Mar 20, 2017 10:05:00 GMT
Thanks to both of you. Very nice to know. Way back in 2009 when I lived in Delhi, Delhi government banned plastic bags, but end result was not so good. The shopkeepers did comply with the new laws but customers hated the decision and finally government had to withdraw the law. Here in Australia there is no charge for bags in most supermarkets. Probably other countries should follow UK model of charging low price for bags and passing on the revenues to charities. It's crazy in Australia. You go into Woolworths and they put a couple of items in the grey plastic bag and then start another one. You end up with a dozen bags when it could have all been packed in three. Exactly...like if there is moisturiser or shampoo then they will give that in a separate bag and they usually encourage you to ask for more....WTH |
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Post by CoyoteGraves on Mar 20, 2017 10:42:44 GMT
That's weird. None of the grocery chains here charge for bags. Where are you? Only two chains here do. The others keep talking about it but don't do it. Tucson, AZ |
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Post by awhina on Mar 20, 2017 11:04:06 GMT
Where are you? Only two chains here do. The others keep talking about it but don't do it. Tucson, AZ Well I am in New Zealand. I would not expect any moves against plastics in the USA |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2017 11:15:11 GMT
Well I am in New Zealand. I would not expect any moves against plastics in the USA Then you'd be wrong as always Ada: |
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Post by phludowin on Mar 20, 2017 13:26:48 GMT
Here in Britain shops have to charge for bags by law. As they do in Germany. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2017 13:27:10 GMT
How can it be accomplished, what needs to be accomplished?
In the UK they recently passed a law saying that shops must charge customers 5p for each plastic bag. It's worked very well - plastic bag consumption has dropped 85% since they brought the law in. |
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Post by Catman 猫的主人 on Mar 20, 2017 13:33:33 GMT
Biodegradable plastic.
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Post by CoolJGS☺ on Mar 20, 2017 13:35:06 GMT
I was in California last moth for a few weeks and I learned pretty quick not to bother with aa bag since they charge 10 cents.
In KY, I tend to use self checkout and so don't get a bag for handfuls of stuff.
I will say that the bags in California are fantastic. Wal-Mart's bags are very similar to what you would find at clothing retailers. I was using them to carry dirty clothes to the laundry.
Anyway, the best answer is to charge for them and encourage people to use permanent bags.
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Post by chasallnut on Mar 20, 2017 13:57:55 GMT
I was in California last moth for a few weeks and I learned pretty quick not to bother with aa bag since they charge 10 cents. In KY, I tend to use self checkout and so don't get a bag for handfuls of stuff. I will say that the bags in California are fantastic. Wal-Mart's bags are very similar to what you would find at clothing retailers. I was using them to carry dirty clothes to the laundry. Anyway, the best answer is to charge for them and encourage people to use permanent bags. In the UK many of the large supermarkets have "Bags for Life" which are large and robust, costing 50p (about 70 cents) and if and when they get torn or damaged the retailer replaces it for free, taking the old one to be disposed of properly. |
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Post by phludowin on Mar 20, 2017 14:03:01 GMT
In the UK many of the large supermarkets have "Bags for Life" which are large and robust, costing 50p (about 70 cents) and if and when they get torn or damaged the retailer replaces it for free, taking the old one to be disposed of properly. Sounds like a good idea on paper (pun intended). But are these bags waterproof, like the classic plastic bags? In Germany many people use cotton bags. They are great on sunny days, but have drawbacks during heavy rain. |
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Post by chasallnut on Mar 20, 2017 14:23:25 GMT
In the UK many of the large supermarkets have "Bags for Life" which are large and robust, costing 50p (about 70 cents) and if and when they get torn or damaged the retailer replaces it for free, taking the old one to be disposed of properly. Sounds like a good idea on paper (pun intended). But are these bags waterproof, like the classic plastic bags? In Germany many people use cotton bags. They are great on sunny days, but have drawbacks during heavy rain. Yes they are. They're basically a degradable plastic bag. I've spent a considerable time in Germany (Marktkauf was my local supermarket) and was impressed by the bottle recycling - money back on the bottles and the way it was automated. |
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Post by yezziqa on Mar 20, 2017 15:33:29 GMT
In Germany many people use cotton bags. They are great on sunny days, but have drawbacks during heavy rain. Small problem, with a very simple solution. Waterproof them with things like beeswax. |
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Post by koskiewicz on Mar 20, 2017 15:34:20 GMT
...never going to happen. Doctors and nurses in hospitals use disposable plastic gloves. Many food products come wrapped in plastic. People use them second hand to pick up dog poop. Would you rather they leave their dog droppings on the pavement? Plastic bags are only a part of the scenario...
In Chicago, all citizens purchasing products at a market/store, must now pay .07 cents per bag, and that even includes brown paper bags. People just don't care... |
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Post by thefleetsin on Mar 20, 2017 15:38:51 GMT
it is now the law in the state of calif. bring your own bag or be charged a dime to buy one.
and the law is long overdue.
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Post by yezziqa on Mar 20, 2017 15:42:36 GMT
...never going to happen. Doctors and nurses in hospitals use disposable plastic gloves. Many food products come wrapped in plastic. People use them second hand to pick up dog poop. Would you rather they leave their dog droppings on the pavement? Plastic bags are only a part of the scenario...
In Chicago, all citizens purchasing products at a market/store, must now pay .07 cents per bag, and that even includes brown paper bags. People just don't care... Yeeh, it is completely impossible to use let's say biodegrateble plastic bags made from corn for picking up dog poop. Or is it? |
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Post by phludowin on Mar 20, 2017 15:44:30 GMT
In Germany many people use cotton bags. They are great on sunny days, but have drawbacks during heavy rain. Small problem, with a very simple solution. Waterproof them with things like beeswax. Already tried. Works as well as using a toothbrush to sweep a room. Only plastic is as waterproof as plastic. |
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Post by filmfan95 on Mar 20, 2017 15:45:35 GMT
Nope. I need plastic bags to carry my groceries. I understand the need to decrease pollution, but human necessities need to come first. I reuse the majority of plastic bags I receive anyway.
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Post by Marv on Mar 20, 2017 16:10:19 GMT
Some stores in my area (US) charge for bags, to encourage people to reuse or bring their own.
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Post by Marv on Mar 20, 2017 16:18:55 GMT
I usually don't ask for bags at convenient stores either. If I can fit everything into my pockets or carry it I will.
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