Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox This week, a new compulsory charge is in effect at every single major supermarket in the UK.
As of last Friday, shoppers will now be forced to pay at least 10p for a plastic bag - double the minimum price previously. The average person in England now buys just four single-use carrier bags a year from the main supermarkets, compared with 140 in 2014.
The government hopes that by doubling the cost to all retailers, including small and medium sized businesses, it can help reduce plastic waste even further.
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow said: "The introduction of the 5p charge has been a phenomenal success, driving down sales of harmful plastic bags in
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