English plastic bag use plummets since charge introduced

Early data from DEFRA suggests better results than the department anticipated in reducing the use of single use plastic carrier bags

by Conor McGlone
Figure: Number of plastic bags issued by supermarkets in England
Figure: Number of plastic bags issued by supermarkets in England

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