tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post7907781066592493715..comments2024-02-23T02:53:52.338+00:00Comments on JibberJabberUK: Finance Fridays – The carrier bag chargeJibberjabberukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06866442037111512860noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-66341125048564561782015-10-26T12:33:55.024+00:002015-10-26T12:33:55.024+00:00i think everyones being rather silly with it all, ...i think everyones being rather silly with it all, im all for reusing bags but i have seen the clause in this new law where we dont actually have to pay for them if they have the shop brand on the carrier as it is classed as us paying them to adverise their shop lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511738712487629088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-86874709607722143622015-10-08T21:01:16.781+01:002015-10-08T21:01:16.781+01:00Well I'm all for reusing bags, but like it has...Well I'm all for reusing bags, but like it has been said going clothes shopping could be a challenge especially places like primark.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231626076431814143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-39021688380708728452015-10-08T18:44:52.073+01:002015-10-08T18:44:52.073+01:00The interesting one will be going clothes shopping...The interesting one will be going clothes shopping, I can't imagine having enough bags with me for a seasonal haul and if I use my old bags, that will be fun. Might be a laugh to go into a 'posh' shop and carry the goods out in a pound shop bag ;) I wonder when clothing retailers will mostly offer paper bags to keep the look. Happy Homebirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03654877639689743011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-23669964124755818992015-10-05T22:47:37.767+01:002015-10-05T22:47:37.767+01:00I have really mixed feelings about all this. The c...I have really mixed feelings about all this. The consumer is always the one having to pick up the pieces of our global waste but there is very little pressure on the manufacturers to limit their packaging or to make products last longer or even make them cheaper to repair. bluebearwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614841921532014170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-83734781130658866712015-10-05T19:43:14.218+01:002015-10-05T19:43:14.218+01:00Thanks for this post. I knew about it but not the ...Thanks for this post. I knew about it but not the ins and outs. Glad to see they are planning on donating to charityAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08183283736742335237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-18046416938396151722015-10-05T11:10:43.409+01:002015-10-05T11:10:43.409+01:00Thanks for explaining this new charge - I new it w...Thanks for explaining this new charge - I new it was happening but wasn't sure of the details.Mums do travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036099601942539369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-2118724274845916292015-10-05T10:07:58.528+01:002015-10-05T10:07:58.528+01:00I think the charge is an excellent idea. We've...I think the charge is an excellent idea. We've kept reusable bags in the boot for a few years now in order to try and reduce our carrier bag consumption. I opt for bagless deliveries with Tesco but we still seem to end up with lots of single use carrier bags so we use them as bin liners which saves us money on buying a roll of bin liners! It'll be cheaper to buy the bin liners now than pay 5p per bag now though :)Shell Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006168779893403911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-90484645686813902592015-10-04T07:54:42.865+01:002015-10-04T07:54:42.865+01:00I think it is a brilliant idea. I used to work for...I think it is a brilliant idea. I used to work for a supermarket and have seen them get chucked into pushes and pushed down drains etc - I have used my own bags for sometime, you just have to remember to put them in, and get them out the carKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913596958120846642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-53556738011924840362015-10-03T19:54:18.322+01:002015-10-03T19:54:18.322+01:00We get Tescos to deliver and they are a nightmare ...We get Tescos to deliver and they are a nightmare for giving you a bag for every item, I do tend to reuse them as nappy bags though!Kate Williamshttp://www.craftsonsea.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-89990577509476547192015-10-03T14:22:04.857+01:002015-10-03T14:22:04.857+01:00Thanks for this informative post - I am glad to se...Thanks for this informative post - I am glad to see that some large retailers have chosen charities to donate to from the bag charge. I always have bags for life in the boot of the car so I rarely take carrier bags, but they do come in handy to re-use as bin liners in the small bins at home!Nadine Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966257032498601646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-38299972008595500572015-10-03T14:15:28.945+01:002015-10-03T14:15:28.945+01:00I wish they'd bring the charges over to Dubai,...I wish they'd bring the charges over to Dubai, if I buy milk and a tin of beans they'ed pack them in separate bags, I try to do my own packing but it's difficult to get rid of the bag packers. i take my own bags and most times while I'm emptying my trolley they start packing in plastic bags, which they then pack in my bags, which i then promptly unpack as they carry on. I've given up caring what they think. In the UK the till areas seem to have shrunk making unpacking your trolley and repacking using your own bags very difficult and I they're also under pressure to scan items quickly. chickenrubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05731936852696584642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-2875626162677427942015-10-03T08:39:22.404+01:002015-10-03T08:39:22.404+01:00I rarely use the bags the supermarkets provide any...I rarely use the bags the supermarkets provide anyway and I always have some reusables in the car or my handbag. I am really pleased with the change to be honest as I really hate seeing people using the free bags in supermarkets instead of bringing their own. Hopefully this will force a change in behaviour.Erica Pricehttp://92three30.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-73463704582715181132015-10-02T21:54:47.886+01:002015-10-02T21:54:47.886+01:00I was talking to my Tesco delivery guy about this ...I was talking to my Tesco delivery guy about this - he said you can ask to take the crate to your kitchen to unload if you go for bagless deliveries ;) Sarah Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823490298372794653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-76424123888858477022015-10-02T20:51:00.908+01:002015-10-02T20:51:00.908+01:00I have no issues with paying for carriers. I shop...I have no issues with paying for carriers. I shop at Lidl and Aldi so already always tek my own. In fact this has been a long time coming Jen Walshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374363403295342745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-51961498501509454082015-10-02T20:38:27.348+01:002015-10-02T20:38:27.348+01:00Yes just seen about this in the last few days not ...Yes just seen about this in the last few days not sure how well it will work. Hannah Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384020841203584826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-72414817956065968042015-10-02T20:32:46.741+01:002015-10-02T20:32:46.741+01:00I think a lot of people don't realise it's...I think a lot of people don't realise it's all large stores and not just supermarkets. That's where the shock is going to come!Jibberjabberukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866442037111512860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-72488094092632185562015-10-02T20:31:32.812+01:002015-10-02T20:31:32.812+01:00I would have thought they could ask for a deposit ...I would have thought they could ask for a deposit for the plastic crates they deliver them in. I think most people who use online deliveries do so regularly so would be happy to hand it back next time.Jibberjabberukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866442037111512860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-34972703219530177612015-10-02T20:28:48.700+01:002015-10-02T20:28:48.700+01:00I have at least two cotton bags in every one of my...I have at least two cotton bags in every one of my handbags. I think though for large items it might be a bit much to start carrying around bin bags!Jibberjabberukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866442037111512860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-72062935814627454222015-10-02T20:26:30.319+01:002015-10-02T20:26:30.319+01:00The rules covering what bags are chargeable are di...The rules covering what bags are chargeable are different in Scotland than what is coming into force in England. Jibberjabberukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866442037111512860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-85688158807179559862015-10-02T20:19:35.636+01:002015-10-02T20:19:35.636+01:00I bought a few bags for life and take them shoppin...I bought a few bags for life and take them shopping with me now. You say they don't charge for paper bags but McDonalds charge 5pangela hamilton 2014https://www.blogger.com/profile/11514283660372957622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-2463994508005362132015-10-02T13:40:35.757+01:002015-10-02T13:40:35.757+01:00We're regular visitors to Wales and they'v...We're regular visitors to Wales and they've had this for quite some time now. It's a great idea and I'm sure it won't take people long to change their habits.Liz Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860282774080831783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-84718023878180224692015-10-02T11:25:35.509+01:002015-10-02T11:25:35.509+01:00Such a great step forward. Have to agree with St...Such a great step forward. Have to agree with Stephanie above about online shopping in the UK. I used to despair at the amount of carrier bags they gave us with our delivery. Would be great if supermarkets had reusable bags that you handed back at the next delivery! :)BavarianSojournhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701272367912860549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712870248060979389.post-33979152582842056282015-10-02T07:51:57.217+01:002015-10-02T07:51:57.217+01:00Great idea for a link up and an informative post. ...Great idea for a link up and an informative post. I shop with Ocado and was worried about paying OTT for this as they overuse bags in my opinion. They will charge 5p a bag but will let you sell bags back to them for 5p a go too - and they take any bag, not just their own. They don't offer bagels deliveries as it would have an impact on their delivery schedule and I think that's fair enough. It'll be interesting to see how this goes. In M&S they've been charging for a while and I'm proud to say I've never bought one once! I've changed my habits and always have one of those small foldable canvas bags in my handbag. I mean they're almost as ubiquitous as carrier bags ;) xStephanie 139ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15272197074159910894noreply@blogger.com