Quick questions and answers on the carrier bag charge
The Welsh carrier bag charge came into force on 1 October 2011, you can find out more by visiting the Welsh Government’s carrier bag website
Q: How much is the carrier bag charge?
A: The charge for a single use carrier bag is a minimum of 5p.
Q: Where will I be charged?
A: At all retail outlets including takeaways and market stalls.
Q: What are the reasons for the charge?
A: To help combat climate change and to persuade people to adopt a more sustainable, environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Q: Where does the money from the charge go?
A: It is ultimately up to the retailer to decide but most retailers donate the charge to environmental projects or other charities.
This video provides an interesting guide explaining why the Welsh Government have introduced the 5p carrier bag charge:
[youtube width=”200″ height=”130″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TURYE63bJGA[/youtube]
This short film offers a useful tutorial on how to fold a carrier bag so it can fit in your wallet:
[youtube width=”200″ height=”130″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zlwNIOiWCg[/youtube]
Sainsbury’s threaten Welsh Government with legal action
Major supermarket chain Sainsbury’s are threatening legal action against the Welsh Government after discovering that online supermarket Ocado do not have to charge their customers the newly introduced Welsh carrier bag tax.
In an e-mail exchange between Sainsbury’s and the Welsh Government, obtained through a Freedom of Information request submitted by the Western Mail, Sainsbury’s expressed their anger at Ocado’s exemption.
The Welsh Government maintains that it has not made Ocado exempt from the 5p bag charge but add, “We have however given a view that the bags Ocado use, based on the information provided by Ocado, are not currently subject to the charge as their purpose is not to enable the goods to be delivered, but are part of their automated packing system.”
Quick questions and answers on the carrier bag charge
The Welsh carrier bag charge came into force on 1 October 2011, you can find out more by visiting the Welsh Government’s carrier bag website
Q: How much is the carrier bag charge?
A: The charge for a single use carrier bag is a minimum of 5p.
Q: Where will I be charged?
A: At all retail outlets including takeaways and market stalls.
Q: What are the reasons for the charge?
A: To help combat climate change and to persuade people to adopt a more sustainable, environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Q: Where does the money from the charge go?
A: It is ultimately up to the retailer to decide but most retailers donate the charge to environmental projects or other charities.
This video provides an interesting guide explaining why the Welsh Government have introduced the 5p carrier bag charge:
[youtube width=”200″ height=”130″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TURYE63bJGA[/youtube]
This short film offers a useful tutorial on how to fold a carrier bag so it can fit in your wallet:
[youtube width=”200″ height=”130″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zlwNIOiWCg[/youtube]