Nearly 6 in 10 people want plastic bag levy to benefit environmental charities

The UK’s 5p levy on plastic bags is proving popular with the general public with a majority saying funds raised should go to charity, according to new research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). The mandatory levy was introduced across the UK as a whole in 2015, for plastic bags from large retailers such as supermarkets. CAF research found that nearly eight in ten (77%) of those surveyed said the levy was a positive step to protect the environment. The survey also found that shoppers are adopting new habits since…

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Grey Malaysia Help Save The Ocean With Tesco’s Unforgettable Bags

In a new campaign designed by Grey Malaysia, Tesco Malaysia has launched The Unforgettable Bag.  A revolutionary new bag design that is the centerpiece of a campaign to help reduce single use plastic bags by encouraging cust­­­omers to bring back their bags for every time they shop. The world produces over 1 TRILLION plastic bags every year, the majority of these are single use – used once then dumped into landfill and our oceans. ‘The Unforgettable Bag’ campaign is launched ahead of World Earth Day, which is celebrated on 22…

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