Tesco sees 78% drop in plastic bag use as 5p levy forces change
The recently implemented 5p bag charge has enforced a substantial decrease in the usage of bags in Tesco.
The retailer announced that consumers were using 78 per cent less bags since the fee was introduced in October.
Despite an Oldham Tesco actually going as far as security tagging its shopping baskets because consumers were taking them instead of paying for a bag, the initiative now applies across the entire UK.
Furthermore, Tesco is looking to dole out its bag income to local charities across the board, offering grants of up to £12,000.
Rebecca Shelley, group communications director for Tesco, said: “We knew Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
