Co-op ditches plastic 'bags for life' and replaces with 10p compostable bag

mirror.co.uk:

The Co-op is to remove plastic "bags for life" from sale in all of its 2,600 stores and replace them with 10p compostable carriers.

The supermarket warns that the low-cost, reusable bag has become the new single-use carrier. The bags will be phased out from April 30 with all remaining stock expected to be sold by the end of this summer.

The retailer is replacing single-use bags with compostable versions to ensure that customers are able to buy a low-cost, low-impact alternative bag with a sustainable second use.

The minimum fee for single-use plastic shopping bags at all supermarkets in England will double to 10p in May. The Co-op has welcomed the increase, but is now calling for a policy to require major retailers to report on all reusable