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As I have mentioned before, this is a fantastic idea! On the 29th May there was a Radio programme about packaging. This link should work until 5th June when it will change to another eco programme. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/radio4_aod.shtml?radio4/costingtheearth
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i no it does seem so wasteful i mean, have you seen some foods that are wrapped up in something and then there is something like cardboard on top so when i see that i think about the poor animals and the earth that has to put up with it but then we might get global warmimg. se ya! olivers little sis...
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Crisps should not be sold in multipacks, but discounts should be given if many bags are purchased. Fruit and veg should be sold loose and put in recycled, reuseable paper bags. If food expires, as it is sold loose it can just be composted and used to help grow more food It makes sense, doesn't it...
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Tescos have started giving you 1 point for every bag you re-use, or a different bag you use, my mum takes big plastic bags like ones you can get in Ikea to carry her shopping back, rather than using new plastic bags, also we dont throw away any of the plastic carrier bags we have at home, we re-use them...
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Tesco also use biodegradeable bags. Most of their stores also have carrier bag recycling banks outside.
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That sounds good next time my mum goes to tescos i might bring all our old carrier bags!
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Hi Meelimoo! Shoppers hate having to pay extra so maybe more supermarkets should start rewarding customers who re-use bags (like TESCO do now). This saves the supermarket money and helps the environment. :-)
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I went to a shop once where you had to pay for carrier bags i think its a good idea it will encourage people to reuse bag!
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Supermarkets claim to want to help the environment and have, in recent months, highlighted the use of carrier bags. Why then do they still insist on supplying them in truck-loads at the check-outs? I went shopping at the weekend and even though this particular supermarket claimed that it's carrier...