Carrier bag ripoff

RuthnJasper

pendragon_arther wrote: »

One reason they charge is to cut down on discarded plastic which can throttle the life out of wildlife. Turtles mistake them floating around for jellyfish, swallow them and die. Cut down on this sh'ite plastic and save the planet.

I'm not an eco-warrier by any means, but I do completely agree with Pendragon. 94% of Cory's Shearwater seabirds have ingested plastic (ref: http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/seabirds-plastic-873.html#cr).

The poor s*ds (non-human) who have the misfortune of having to share their planet with us got along fine until we came along with our sh*te "convenience inventions" and stitched them up.:(

System

I can tell which customers are still won't have a bag and moan its my employer's fault. Its the law.

Steve059

I've always thought that even "bags for life" should incur the 5p "tax" because, at the time of purchase, they're being used for the first and maybe the only time, so they're just like the so-called "single use" bags. Of course, if and when you use them for the second time, you claim the 5p back. Simple.

clarkey3262

hollydays wrote: »

What bugs me is when charity shops want you to pay for a carrier bag. You know they get loads of donations in carrier bags , why don't they recycle them? but they throw them away .

I agree with this, if they recycled the useable ones then the 5p charge (in Wales) has already been paid and they can't legally charge it under the plastic bag charge brought in by the Welsh Government

JuicyJesus

Blackbeard_of_Perranporth wrote: »

Rule of BoP, chapter 23 verses 12 to 14

Assistant, spotted, counts my items gives me price. I accept price.

If she the tells me more for a bag, she can out items back on shelf. No contract!

Rule of JJ, chaper 13 verse 37

Smug bell on MSE smugly saying nonsense like "no contract" because he/she doesn't want to pay 5p for a carrier bag needs to get out more, and should be charged £5 for each additional bag solely out of spite

RuthnJasper

JuicyJesus wrote: »

Rule of JJ, chaper 13 verse 37

Smug bell on MSE smugly saying nonsense like "no contract" because he/she doesn't want to pay 5p for a carrier bag needs to get out more, and should be charged £5 for each additional bag solely out of spite

An immaculate concept, well versed.

MothballsWallet

Pssst, wanna know what will really save the planet?

Population control.

LimeLight

I get annoyed by Primark charging for PAPER bags!

The-Truth

Blackbeard_of_Perranporth wrote: »

Rule of BoP, chapter 23 verses 12 to 14

Assistant, spotted, counts my items gives me price. I accept price.

If she the tells me more for a bag, she can out items back on shelf. No contract!

God knows how someone like you is going to cope after the 5th of October!

https://www.gov.uk/carrier-bag-charges-retailers-responsibilities

Smithy7

It's not right it seems the government is making the taxpayer pay through the nose for their own mistakes. i know there will be a charge from october but it is just another way for osborne and his banker mates to overcharge the public for mistakes they didnt make it the first place.

i wont be paying for any bags.