5p plastic carrier bag charge in England- what you need to know

Retailers in England will soon need to charge at least 5p for plastic carrier bags.Here's what you need to know about the new policy.When will the carrier bag charges be introduced?The charges will begin on October 5 2015.Why is this happening?The charge is designed to limit the environmental impact of plastic bags and encourage more environmentally friendly behaviour and awareness.How much will a plastic bag cost?Retailers will need to charge at least 5p for a single-use plastic carrier bag.If...