Controversial bag charge a success as shoppers will use 6 billion fewer plastic bags

So basically they are out to make more money off their own bags.

I dont use Tesco anyway as they are expensive, this seems another reason to avoid them.

[Stephen]

I wouldn't say they are out to make money as after VAT s deducted from the bag charge whats left either goes to Charity or at least part of it.

They are just trying to stop people using the single use bags and make them reuse the bags for life.

After 1p of VAT is deducted from the 5p cost of a bag, this is how much supermarkets donate to charity:

• Asda and Morrisons donate the entire 4p
• After deducting "reasonable expenses" Tesco donates 3.6p
• Sainsbury's says its bags are not designed for single use and cost more to make so donate 1p per bag

While the amounts donated to good causes differ, none of the supermarkets are making a profit from plastic bag sales.

From the UK GOV site

During the year from 7 April 2016 to 6 April 2017, almost two-thirds of retailers told us they gave over £66 million to good causes - amounting to 4 pence for every single-use bag sold by them.

People dont carry "bags for life" around with them on the off chance they might pop into a shop. Its just a way to make more money of such people.

[Kursk]

Originally Posted by Paul M

People dont carry "bags for life" around with them on the off chance they might pop into a shop. Its just a way to make more money of such people.

Women do, and they do 99% of the shopping

It's so much better without all those discarded plastic bags blowing around everywhere. If you bought a newspaper, they'd put it in a bag; if you bought a DVD, it was put in a bag; if you bought a bag, it was put in a bag. Utter nonsense.

[Mr K]

I reuse 5p bags as kitchen bin liners, so they are of use.

However all 5p bags are not the same. The Poundland version disintegrates as soon as you get out of the shop. Where as an M&S 5p bag is sturdy, worth every penny and is my proudest possession

Originally Posted by Kursk

Women do, and they do 99% of the shopping

Wrong twice in one sentance - well done

[Kursk]

Originally Posted by Mr K

I reuse 5p bags as kitchen bin liners, so they are of use.

However all 5p bags are not the same. The Poundland version disintegrates as soon as you get out of the shop. Where as an M&S 5p bag is sturdy, worth every penny and is my proudest possession

Bag snob. You need to be gender confirmed Ms K!

Originally Posted by Paul M

Wrong twice in one sentance - well done

You mean 'sentence'. Wrong once in seven words - well done

[Mr K]

Originally Posted by Kursk

Women do, and they do 99% of the shopping

Men are at a disadvantage as far as bags are concerned. Women have handbags in which they keep God knows what, and a extra sneaky bag or 2. Men just have pockets which are already full wallet/keys/phone. The 5p charge is sexual discrimination. ( the exception is those blokes with 'man' bags, but they're just weird....)

[Kursk]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Men are at a disadvantage as far as bags are concerned. Women have handbags in which they keep God knows what, and a extra sneaky bag or 2. Men just have pockets which are already full wallet/keys/phone. The 5p charge is sexual discrimination. ( the exception is those blokes with 'man' bags, but they're just weird....)

We need a petition - LGBTQIABAG4LIFE

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Paul M

People dont carry "bags for life" around with them on the off chance they might pop into a shop. Its just a way to make more money of such people.

My dad always has so me in his car no and I keep one in my rucksack just i ncase. However when I head out to the supermarket I always take some with me.

I think a lot of people now know to take them when going shopping.

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by Paul M

People dont carry "bags for life" around with them on the off chance they might pop into a shop. Its just a way to make more money of such people.

Except that the profit goes to charity not to the shop.
We keep a few bags in the car just in case, although it's a petrol car, not electric.

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Originally Posted by Mr K

Men are at a disadvantage as far as bags are concerned. Women have handbags in which they keep God knows what, and a extra sneaky bag or 2. Men just have pockets which are already full wallet/keys/phone. The 5p charge is sexual discrimination. ( the exception is those blokes with 'man' bags, but they're just weird....)

Rucksacks are the male equivalent of handbags for the moment and you can get plenty of bags for life in one.

[Gary L]

Originally Posted by Mr K

Women have handbags in which they keep God knows what

I went through a womans bag to see what they have in them once. you'd be both shocked and excited to hear exactly what.
I'll let you all in on the secret if you send me 10p.

Originally Posted by Kursk

You mean 'sentence'. Wrong once in seven words - well done

Mines a typo, yours are actually wrong

Originally Posted by Stephen

My dad always has so me in his car no and I keep one in my rucksack just i ncase. However when I head out to the supermarket I always take some with me.

I think a lot of people now know to take them when going shopping.

Great for you. I know people who dont.

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Except that the profit goes to charity not to the shop.

No it doesnt, the legally required charge goes to the shop, they then donate it (if they wish, its "expected" but I dont think its an actual legal requirement).
Also, the legally required charge is for "non-reusable bags (single-use bags)" - which bags for life clearly are not, so thay dont have to record the sales, or donate any of it.

[Kursk]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Mines a typo, yours are actually wrong

You mean 'Mine's' a typo.

Originally Posted by Paul M

Great for you. I know people who dont.

No it doesnt, the legally required charge goes to the shop, they then donate it (if they wish, its "expected" but I dont think its an actual legal requirement).
Also, the legally required charge is for "non-reusable bags (single-use bags)" - which bags for life clearly are not, so thay dont have to record the sales, or donate any of it.

Women have adapted quickly to a simple but worthwhile change that's beneficial to the environment; some men, it would seem, prefer to have a free plastic bag to throw away as is their 'right'

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Rucksacks are the male equivalent of handbags for the moment and you can get plenty of bags for life in one.

Or, put your shopping straight in the rucksack

[Stephen]

Not if the rucksack already has stuff in it. So carrying 1 or 2 bags for life is always useful.