Carmarthenshire views needed on carrier bag charges
Carmarthenshire residents are being given the chance to have their say on proposals by the Welsh Assembly Government to introduce a 7p charge for single use carrier bags. More than 400 million single use carrier bags are currently given out to Welsh shoppers each year. Environment Minister Jane Davidson is proposing a charge of 7p per bag to transform shopping habits and reduce the number of single use carrier bags given out in Wales. Speaking about this issue, the Environment Minister said: “Carrier bags are an iconic symbol of the throwaway society in which we live. "Whilst I know that reducing our use of single use carrier bags is not going to solve all our environmental problems, the charge delivers an important message about the need for us to live much more sustainable lives. “I am confident that the Welsh public will embrace the carrier bag charge and see it as positive step towards preserving our beautiful countryside and helping Wales to reduce its carbon footprint”. The...