Carrier bag ripoff

foxtrotoscar_2

Smithy7 wrote: »

i wil shop at the shops that respect the loyalty of their customers by not charging not where some spotty oik tows the line of the suits and enforces this ridiculous fee.

Are you really a seven year old?

LadyDee

Smithy7 wrote: »

i wil shop at the shops that respect the loyalty of their customers by not charging not where some spotty oik tows the line of the suits and enforces this ridiculous fee.

I'm sure the law-abiding hard-working shop assistants will appreciate your comments, and pray that you don't come through the door of their workplace.

cbrown372

Angry_Bear wrote: »

Your question piqued my interest, so I had a little look.
https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/about-aldi/useful-information/aldi-and-the-rspb/
Apparently Aldi charge 3p just now, which will go up to 5p (or maybe already has). They will be donating the 5p to RSPB.

It's not clear from this whether they would be "forced" to donate 5p per bag to charity if they had chosen not to. However, they say "From Januray 2016, the same [donation to charity] will apply to Scotland". The Scottish carrier bag charge has been in since October last year, but the guidance only states:
"The Scottish Government is encouraging retailers to donate the proceeds from this charge to good causes in Scotland, particularly environmental good causes."
So companies aren't being forced to give the charge to charity.
The guidance for the future English charge says: "Once you’ve deducted reasonable costs, it’s expected that you’ll donate all proceeds to good causes." So it's not clear how much donating to charity will be enforced.

As I understand it in Scotland the company, say Tesco choose which charity to donate to for the year, it may be the charity they have already chosen for their donations or one simply for the bag charges. A goodly amount of money has already been donated so it shows how many people don't bother or forget to bring their recycled bags, mine stay in the car but often forget to take them in the store.

System

20aday wrote: »

According to the direct.gov website link posted above if the retailer already charges 5p (or above) then there's no need to increase it by another 5p.

I work in a shop (so we're exempt from the ruling according to the information in the link above) but I really wish some of our customers wouldn't ask for a bag when they really don't need one (i.e. small bottle of pop and a packet of crisps!)

I have seen people use carrier bags for: -
. Things with handles - such as large packs of nappies, loo rolls etc - they are designed that YOU DON'T NEED a carrier bag!!!
. Putting a case of beer or 12 can pet food. Well, if the bag breaks and contents fall on your foot, breaking it, its your fault
. Customer has already have their own bags or shopping trolley and fill the carrier bags then put them in their own bags or trolley. Why?

My employer will be charging for them as they have more than 250 employees in their company. Not looking forward to it as some customers will think we are to blame - no its the law and the week before, some would get 10 bags for 6 items. Probably be told to ration them.

To those in Scotland, Wales, NI - what happens if a bag splits when a customer packs it? Do they have to pay another 5p or is that free? Plus how do they control self scan bags?

JulieElizabeth

The thing that really piisses me off about the bag tax is this. I go into asda for a few groceries. I always clearly have a nice bag for life ready and waiting to be packed. Yet I am always asked if I need bags :mad:

Torry_Quine

ScarletMarble wrote: »

I have seen people use carrier bags for: -
. Things with handles - such as large packs of nappies, loo rolls etc - they are designed that YOU DON'T NEED a carrier bag!!!
. Putting a case of beer or 12 can pet food. Well, if the bag breaks and contents fall on your foot, breaking it, its your fault
. Customer has already have their own bags or shopping trolley and fill the carrier bags then put them in their own bags or trolley. Why?

My employer will be charging for them as they have more than 250 employees in their company. Not looking forward to it as some customers will think we are to blame - no its the law and the week before, some would get 10 bags for 6 items. Probably be told to ration them.

To those in Scotland, Wales, NI - what happens if a bag splits when a customer packs it? Do they have to pay another 5p or is that free? Plus how do they control self scan bags?

At self-scan tills there are normally no bags and so you have to ask for one if you need one.

Can't say re split bags as I take my own. If I run out then take from the place where they are put for recycling, last time i did this I got two bags for life!