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Stuffing our environment
Paul Corfield writes
On Sat, 06 May 2006 21:42:02 +0100, Rhiannon Macfie Miller wrote: It's not a supermarket, but I'd like to draw attention to B&Q, which withdrew free plastic bags over a year ago – mainly as a cost saving but also for the environmental benefits. I've noted on recent visits that the lack of bags doesn't appear to bother people. I was also in Homebase today and they didn't offer me a bag (for my one small item) either. Which is all jolly lovely if you happen to have turned up in your car and you can push your purchases on a trolley to load up. Not providing bags other than those of thimble size is hopeless for people who may be walking, cycling or taking public transport (the more environmentally friendly forms of transport) who need something convenient to carry their purchases home in. And yes if it was a planned visit you might take a bag with you but their policy does not work if the visit is an impromptu one. A small charge (say 10p) would be a deterrent to picking up half a dozen plastic bags with your weekly shop, and might be enough persuade you to tuck a bag in your pocket on a planned shop, but won't break the bank if you finding yourself needing to make an unplanned purchase. -- Kay |
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