Scots Bag Paying

From the BBC:
"Minimum charge for carrier bags in Scotland introduced"

A mandatory carrier bag charge has been introduced in Scotland for the first time. Shoppers will now have to pay a minimum of 5p per bag, with many retailers donating proceeds to good causes. In May, MSPs voted to bring in the new regulations in a bid to tackle Scotland's litter problem, but the fee does not just apply to plastic bags. It has also been imposed on single-use carriers made from eco-friendly materials.  The minimum charge applies to all retailers, not just supermarkets. Wales became the first part of the UK to introduce a minimum charge for single-use carrier bags in 2011, followed by Northern Ireland last year. The Scottish government has estimated that 800 million single-use bags are given out by supermarkets every year in Scotland alone. More than 160 retailers including Marks and Spencer, McDonald's and The Co-operative Group have registered for Zero Waste Scotland's Carrier Bag Commitment, launched earlier this year.  This means organisations have agreed to donate the net proceeds from the charge to good causes, which may include environmental causes.

^ I am against these stupid extra charges whether they occur in Scotland or California. It is only a way to make more money in the guise of helping the environment. ^

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-29677458