Plastic Carrier Bags

[jw47]

My sister and I both volunteer in different Charity Shops. Her one has said they must charge for all carrier bags given out even the old supermarket ones that have been given in with donated goods. I can understand the charge for new carrier bag if that is what her charity wants to do but my argument is that "supermarket" bags etc have already been paid for and have probably been used several times. Just wondered what anyone else thought.

[bodeker]

I am surprised that they have taken that decision because as you say the bags have already been paid for. I have a lot of bags I was going to give to the charity shops, i think I shall now pass them on to food banks.

[jw47]

The charity I work for do not charge for bags as most of the ones we give out are used ones. We do still need them so perhaps you could ask at your charity shop what their policy is, although passing onto a food bank is just as good

[Gromit]

The levy is for single-use bags.
If a bag is being re-used, it should not be charged for and is just an excuse to rip off the public.

[Patsy33]

Perhaps leave a dish/ pot, for voluntry donations, at 5p/10p per bag. I wouldn't mind, but can understand whu some people wouldn't.

[237SJ]

I was going to say the same as Patsy - maybe the option of leaving a voluntary 5p could be offered.

[hereIam]

It wouldn't bother me at all.

[jno]

supermarket bags have already been paid for ... well, so has everything else, that's what charity shops do, recycle used goods. They don't have to charge for them, as gromit says the charge is for new bags; but they can if they want.

[Georgiesmum]

Ive never been charged for a carrier bag in a charity shop before.and I certainly wouldnt expect to pay for a one thats already been used before.
When customers donate goods to them they always give it to them free anyway. Whenever I go shopping I always carry my own carrier bags anyway.

[Tilly2]

Bring back gondola baskets, I say. Everyone should have one. Environmentally friendly, capacious and can be used as a weapon if necessary.

Keep your purse in your pocket though.

[roopower]

Goody two shoes here always has a reusable shopping bag to hand!

[Chipchopper]

I can't see why they have to use plastic bags, while safer materials are available.

[Chipchopper]

Good for you roo!