Which UK supermaket chain launched a controversial carrier bag with the maxim 'Take an Old Bag Shopping'?
Reusable shopping bag so they will have plenty when the switchover in May comes live. Later on, Sainsbury's and other supermarkets introduced the "bag for life". As of 2016, the UK Government introduced a tax on all carrier bags, which means that every consumer pays 5p for any carrier bag from any store. Reusable plastic bags do however have a very simple end of life disposal route. Most reusable plastic carrier bags are made from LDPE 4 (Low Density Poly-Ethylene) which is the easiest form of plastic to recycle currently in the UK (August 2018). These types of plastic carrier bag (along with
Reusable shopping bag Reusable shopping bag A reusable shopping bag, sometimes called bag-for-life in the UK, is a type of shopping bag which can be reused many times. It is an alternative to single-use paper or plastic bags. It is often made from fabric such as canvas, natural fibres such as Jute, woven synthetic fibers, or a thick plastic that is more durable than disposable plastic bags, allowing multiple use. Reusable shopping bags are a kind of carrier bag, which are available for sale in supermarkets and apparel shops. Some reusable bags have been found to contain high amounts of lead. Reusable bags