Shoppers still bagging plastic sales

SHOPPERS are still buying plenty of plastic, despite the introduction of a bag levy last March.

Retailers have noticed substantial increases in the sales of bin bags, nappy bags and pedal bin-liners since the levy was introduced.

The number of plastic bags issued has fallen by 95% and has meant that consumers no longer have limitless supplies of plastic bags for household use. This has led to a 77% increase in sales of foot-pedal bin-liners in Tesco.