Plastic bag charge19 Jun 2025Plastic bag bans and fees curb US shoreline litter, study suggestsShoreline litter data research shows policies caused a relative decrease in the percentage of plastic bags.19 Jun 202520 Oct 202410 years of the plastic bag charge in ScotlandIn 2014, shops started charging a minimum of 5p per bag in attempt to reduce waste.20 Oct 202420 Jan 2023Refundable fee on bottles to boost recycling ratesCustomers who recycle the cans and drinks bottles will have the new fee returned to them.20 Jan 202329 Jul 2022Plastic bag usage down 20% since 10p chargeBut environmentalists say the government must go much further to tackle the plastic problem.29 Jul 202221 Jul 2022Single-use plastic carrier bag ban beginsBusinesses are no longer allowed to provide customers with single-use bags.21 Jul 20222 Apr 2022Why has the cost of carrier bags gone up to 25p?The increase is welcomed by environmentalists, but retail bodies say it is excessive.2 Apr 20221 Apr 2022Carrier bag tax raises £37m for NI environmentThe figure is obtained by BBC News NI on the day the bag charge goes from 5p to 25p.1 Apr 202220 May 2021Higher plastic bag charge comes into forceSingle-use plastic carrier bags in English shops now cost 10p, twice the previous price.20 May 20216 May 2021Plastic bag charge to double to 10p in all shopsThe price rise for single-use bags will be extended to all businesses in England from 21 May.6 May 2021...
