Supermarket Co-op plans to pump all the money it makes from re-usable bags and carrier bags into Scottish community projects. Scotland’s compulsory charge on plastic bags comes into effect on 20th October. The recycling body tasked with stamping out waste in Scotland is encouraging retailers to sign up to its Carrier Bag Commitment and donate […]

MPs today warned that letting small shop owners not use a 5p charge on plastic bags risks “diluting” plans to stamp out litter, waste and carbon emissions. The Queen’s speech confirmed a 5p charge on disposable bags will start from October 2015 in England, after a successful similar scheme in Wales. Scotland starts one in […]