ChrisB 150 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 By the way, let us not forget the person responsible for the bag tax: Nick Clegg! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 So that's why the Lib/Dens lost so many seats in the General Election 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Thought we were discussing carrier bags...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 It wasn't me that bought politics into the plastic bags issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Politicians in plastic bags, best place for them..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 I though concrete overshoes would be more apt for some of them 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 in carrier bags...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma. 1,533 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Tesco have security tagged their carrier bags! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Hang on a bit them bags are 10p each ......................A rip off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 In large supermarkets, there used to be a big receptacle for customers to put their surplus bags in. You could always use a few of those. Actually, I bet the bin isn't there now so customers have to pay. I was in Southampton shopping at the weekend, and had a large Sports Direct bag with me. The trouble is, it's heavy when full, and the missus wouldn't carry the bloody thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 In our Tesco there are usually empty fruit boxes at the checkout; you can put your stuff in these for FREE. However, being in Scotland they don't last long before they are all taken! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 I invested some of my hard earned on a deluxe shopping trolley for Mrs Catfan, Nice n big to get most of the shopping in leaving one hand free to carry a bag in. Sorted. This will soon recoup my investment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondie 1,392 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Found 2 ikea bags in the garage, they'll do for me....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,511 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Nipped in Asda Arnold today, without taking my own bag. I strangely felt quite honourable to be paying 5p for a bag! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Can anyone confirm this.The day before the introduction of the bag charge, the BBC News, of course, had a feature about it. Liz and I both watched it and it was stated that bags would still be provided free for fresh meat and fish. I went into both Tesco and Sainsbury's yesterday and none of them seemed aware of this, so what's the truth of the matter? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Just tell them you want a bag, or you won't buy the product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 My local supermarket (Scotland) sometimes puts meat, chicken or fish in a plastic carrier bag, sometimes not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,604 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 #89. They do put your fresh meat or fish into a bag at the counter, don't they? I don't think they are expected to put them into a bag for life at the checkout as well - I may be wrong? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I go totally radical when on a smaller shop,no basket or trolley- put items in my bag for life..up to checkout, and always turn bag upside down after putting stuff on the belt so I don't get nabbed.Have not purchased a bag in 5 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Went in the local chippy today & NO CHARGE for plastic bag. So two cans of pop in chippy is ok but in a supermarket then it's an extra 5p ! No sense at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Can anyone confirm this.The day before the introduction of the bag charge, the BBC News, of course, had a feature about it. Liz and I both watched it and it was stated that bags would still be provided free for fresh meat and fish. I went into both Tesco and Sainsbury's yesterday and none of them seemed aware of this, so what's the truth of the matter? Bags are provided free for certain items, including fresh meat and fish. If I ever want information relating to bureaucracy, I visit the appropriate gov.uk site which explains the facts... https://www.gov.uk/guidance/carrier-bag-charges-retailers-responsibilities 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 Went in the local chippy today & NO CHARGE for plastic bag. So two cans of pop in chippy is ok but in a supermarket then it's an extra 5p ! No sense at all. You only have to pay for bags if the company employs more than 250 people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 How about Greggs, or Birds. The shop may only employ five or six, but the main company hundreds. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 It means 250 employees in the entire company. Greggs must employ a lot more than 250 people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted October 13, 2015 Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 I really dont understand why people are moaning so much about 5p carrier bags its pathetic there's bigger things to worry about in the world! Chill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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