Paying for carrier bags.

Oh! I don't think I could carry those home. Do they come with attachable wheels perhaps?

There was a link to the trolley bags in Altissimma's post.

I don't know what a trolley bag is. But I do have a shopping trolley that I ram everything into and trundle it after me when I walk back from the shops. It's sometimes so heavy I have difficulty lifting it up over steep kerbs.

Those trolley bags are fine for people who wreck the planet by going everywhere in their cars drive to the shops, but not much use to people on bikes, or walking.

Yes. I'm going to make a few trips to Primark and stock up on their paper carriers.

No charge in Primark posie, not even for the largest (paper) carrier, so I'm using it if I'm purchasing clothes anywhere else - Coast didn't like it one little bit , neither did House of Fraser (yippee!)

No more free marketing either!

Oh do report back * harri* I wonder if it's going on in all their shops ?

The charge for carrier bags is to prevent plastic going into landfills, to charge for recycled paper carriers is cheeky and feathering their own nests. It appears that some jobsworth is over zealous. Off to Greggs to have an argument about sandwich bags

My friends have been enthusiastic about the trolley bags from
packingsorted.co.uk/

They're £16.99 + P&P from the website or they're also available from Lakeland at £19.99.

I currently have a supply of bags for life and some hessian bags but, when they give up the ghost, plan to purchase a set of the trolley bags. They'll be particularly useful when I go to a supermarket with 'scan and shop' !

I think you still have to pay for large paper bags even (Primark) as they're deemed single usage bags.

They used to breed!

I had to pay 5p for a Monsoon paper carrier bag last year in Wales.

It may have already been said but Primark (who are definitely not top-end shopping) have given out brown paper carriers for ages. If they can do this why can't the more expensive shops? They knew the legislation was coming in why weren't they prepared? (Can get away with more because their customers are less outspoken(gobby)?)

Paartly, but at least you'll have contributed 5p to charity!

There will always be some who'll pay for bags without a second thought, but if the majority use their own then the environment will benefit in some measure.

I very rarely actually "go" clothes shopping Ana. I am not a "shopping" type of person. However occasionally I might just happen upon something and decide to buy it. I doubt I would have a bag conveniently with me and if I "just pay the 5p" hasn't it rather defeated the object?

I personally would be quite happy to never posses another plastic bag again in my life. I managed fine before they were brought in. In the sixties I believe.

bring back the likes of these But wrap our expensive new clothing.

Oh yes, Ana. Another excuse for poor service in shops. Why shouldn't they wrap decent clothing? We are customers. We keep their business going.

Have you got that magpie123?

And keep it for when you next go clothes shopping.

I'm not moaning about the charge. I hope it gets rid of plastic bags. (though it won't if everyone just pays it )

I am moaning about the complete absence of any kind of alternative wrapping. Remember paper?

gillybob just pay the 5p then and get a bag.

I would not be happy at all if I went into a shop and bought a dress or jumper and it was handed to me over the counter to stuff into a bag of grocery shopping. It's just not nice.

It's only 5p a bag, actually I think they should charge a lot more, 25p perhaps, then people would make sure they bring their own bags. I'm for helping the environment. If you shop in Aldi or Lidl you have to pay for your own bags, I have never heard anyone moan about this when I have been at the checkout.

I agree it's not about the 5p at all. I just hope that some shops are not "using" this new law to boost their own profits.

Paper bags don't harm the environment. Trees are farmed.

Being offered totally unwrapped clothing is like shopping at a jumble sale. Only paying a lot more for it.