date:May 30, 2014
The 5 pence minimum charge, intended to encourage shoppers to think about reusing bags to prevent litter and improve Scotlands environment, will commence on 20 October this year.
Scotland currently uses 750 million bags every year the highest number in the UK. The purpose of the charge is to encourage shoppers to think about reusing bags to prevent litter and improve Scotlands environment.
A Scottish government spokeswoman previously said: We know the public support our plans to cut the numbe