I have noticed that a few corner shops are handing out "free" plastic bags to customers. I have seen the same shop do it a few times, and never ring it on the till. When I pointed this out to them today, they told me that they are giving them out free.
As far as I know, this is illegal under the plastic bag tax system.
I pointed this out and they looked at me in horror. Is this something that is being noticed by others? I do feel sorry for the small shops, who I feel may be doing this to keep favour with shoppers.
I do not want to do anything about it, but if it is more common, RGDATA or the dept of the environment may want to repeat the message about the bag tax.
As far as I know, this is illegal under the plastic bag tax system.
I pointed this out and they looked at me in horror. Is this something that is being noticed by others? I do feel sorry for the small shops, who I feel may be doing this to keep favour with shoppers.
I do not want to do anything about it, but if it is more common, RGDATA or the dept of the environment may want to repeat the message about the bag tax.