Paying for carrier bags.

That's illegal gillybob, they're definitely profiteering from it
That didn't take them long to cotton on!

And I gave the assistant in Marks and Sparks that same little lecture when I was in there. Very politely and pleasantly, but it needs saying.

OMG! I can feel a trip to Greggs coming on. To check that out! They can't be allowed to get away with that. Ring Trading Standards gb?

It's no good blaming the shops, jingl because the bags charge is statutory as you well know and I am sure the sales assistants are now fed up with the earache they are getting from customers like you when there is nothing on earth they can do about it. Give them a break.

Oh, of course I didn't blame the shop, or the assistant. I said I realise it's the government not the stores themselves! I'm not stupid! But I reiterate - the shops readily went from paper bags to plastic, so they need to come up with the simple answer now.

And the assistants have to pass on the "earache" to their managers, and likewise to the top people.

Are you one who meekly pays the 5p thereby defeating the object of the exercise?

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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?

And keep it for when you next go clothes shopping.

Have you got that magpie123?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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)?)

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

They used to breed!

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

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

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