Morrisons becomes first supermarket to completely remove plastic carrier bags from stores
Mirror
4 hrs ago
Emma Munbodh
Morrisons has become the UK’s first supermarket to completely ban plastic bags in all stores.
The grocer said it hopes to cut back on 3,200 tonnes of plastic a year by removing its ‘bags for life’, following the withdrawal of single use plastic bags in 2017.
Instead, customers will be able to purchase a 30p paper bag which the grocer said is recyclable, water resistant, and can hold up to 16kg.
Paper bags will be available alongside other reusable options including string, jute, cotton and reusable woven bags, priced between 75p and £2.50. Alternatively, customers can being their own carrier bags.