Is carrier bag move plastic fantastic?

SUPERMARKET Lidl has said it will stop selling single-use plastic bags at stores in Britain from next July to “discourage consumers from a throw-away mindset”. We asked our Email Jury how they’ve been getting on since the plastic bag charge was introduced.

I now use organic string bags which hold amazing amounts, fit in your pocket and can be boil washed. My magic bags! Lorraine Anderson, Edinburgh.

I think it is wrong to supply plastic bags. They are bad for the environment and wildlife. But lots of people use their own bags and never wash them. The bacteria in some bags must be a health problem. James Brown, Whitburn.

I always take bags with me, especially if I’m doing a big shop. It’s not rocket science! Fiona Reid, Forfar.

I haven’t used plastic bags for years. I have to carry my bags over my shoulder, because one hand is taken up with my stick and that’s easier for me. The plastic bag charge has made no difference to me. Lorna Smith, Yorkshire.

I’ve always used shopping bags and try never to accept a plastic bag. There are so many types of re-usable bags and they do make lovely presents. Susan Ireland, Kendal.

My wife bought a couple of upmarket shopping bags which were so expensive that I can hardly afford to fill them! James Strachan, Aberdeenshire.

What a great idea from Lidl. We do not need so many plastic bags. Hamilton Mclean, Harwood.

I’ve used my own bag for years. Why pay for something that’s not necessary? David Coss, Cumbria.

Single-use plastic bags make great bin-liners! Despite having several long-life bags, I often forget to take them to the shop and end up buying single-use bags. Dawn Nelson, Dunfermline.

I always take bags with me now. It has become habit. Bea Smith, Doncaster.

I carry my own bags and have only had to buy one a couple of times. Irene Allison, Airdrie.

Generally, I have got used to taking my own bags. Just the occasional forgetful slip-up! Ian Roxburgh, Kilmaurs.