Reducing plastic bags to help protect the environment
June 4, 2014 11:38 AM
Originally published by UK Liberal Democrats
Originally published by UK Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats are introducing a 5p plastic bag charge in England, to help protect the environment.
Today's Queen's Speech confirmed that from October 2015, a 5p charge on all single-use plastic bags will be introduced.
There is already a similar charge on bags in Wales and Northern Ireland and evidence suggests that a charge will significantly reduced the number of plastic bags distributed in England.
The aim of introducing a charge is to reduce the distribution of plastic bags and to tackle the issue of littering and waste.