2023/24 Northern Ireland carrier bag levy data shows a 5.3M decline in usage, with 59.7M bags dispensed.
2023/24 Northern Ireland carrier bag levy data shows a decline in usage, with 59.7 million bags dispensed, a 5.3 million decrease from the previous year. The levy, implemented in 2013, aims to reduce single-use plastic bags. Retailers supplied 36% lower rate (25p) bags and 64% higher rate bags costing up to £5, raising over £13 million for environmental projects.
August 22, 2024
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