Have Your Say on Welsh Carrier Bag Charge
The Welsh Assembly Government is holding two events to gather the views of the public on the proposed introduction of a charge on single use carrier bags, which would be introduced through regulations made under the Climate Change Act 2008.
The Welsh Assembly Government has long considered single use carrier bags a problem and a waste of resources. The proposals seek to change public behaviour and lead to an improvement in Wales’ environment in a number of ways:
• helping reduce highly visible plastic bag litter;
• substantially reducing the amount of single use carrier bags; and
• encouraging more sustainable behaviour which will help towards combating climate change by increasing environmental awareness.
Event details are as follows:
Thursday 17 September, Brangwyn Hall, Swansea 19:00 – 21:00
To register your interest email carrierbagconsultation@wales.gsi.gov.uk or ring 02920 826 230.
To read the consultation and to respond go to: www.wales.gov.uk/climatechange
ACS is making a formal submission to the Welsh Assembly Government objecting to this proposal.
The consultation ends on Monday 21st September 2009.