Defra prepares to legislate as plastic bag use booms

Jessica Shankleman
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WRAP figures show retailers handed out more single-use carrier bags in countries without legislation

Defra is planning to crack down on retailers handing out plastic carrier bags to customers, after new figures revealed that a voluntary commitment by supermarkets to cut the number of bags they distribute...

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