80% reduction in bag use: claim

 

The local family retailer claims that the introduction has been generally welcomed by customers who have also been told that all money from their bag charges will go directly to Hope House.

 

Paul Delves, Managing Director of Tuffins, commented: “In the run up to the laws introduction, we were concerned that customers would be offended by the charge. However, customers seem to understand the rationale and it is made easier when they realise the proceeds are donated to Hope House. In the last two weeks we have seen a massive 80% reduction in use of single use carrier bags throughout our Welsh stores.”

 

About 350 million carrier bags are taken by Welsh shoppers from supermarkets each year.