Almost three-quarters of consumers say they support the 5p charge that has raised millions for charities, report says Friday 4 September 2015 01.01 EDT Last modified on Friday 4 September 2015 01.03 EDT The number of single-use plastic bags has declined by more than 70% since charges were introduced in Wales, a report reveals on Friday, weeks before a similar scheme is launched in England. According to the report, which was commissioned by the Labour-led…
Plastic bag use down 70% in Wales since charges began
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