Supermarket giant TESCO could soon be scrapping plastic 5p bags and make forgetful shoppers fork out for a bag for life instead.
Tesco is running a trial at three stores for the next 10 weeks, and if successful, the trial will be rolled out nationwide – including stores in Gedling borough.
The firm want to see how the trial stores get on without “single-use” 5p bags. Those forgetting to bring a bag for their shopping they will have to pay for an 8p or 10p bag for life instead.
A Tesco spokesperson said: “We are carrying out a short trial in a few stores to look at the impact on bag usage if we remove single use carrier bags.
“In these stores customers who need a bag can still buy a bag for life which they can reuse.”
It is believed other supermarkets could do the same if Tesco’s trial is successful.
Great but would you also get rid of all unnecessary plastic around your veg! It really is not needed! Thanks