PICK N PAY TRIALS R5 BAGS

PICK n Pay is trialling the lowest priced reusable bag yet in South Africa, as an affordable reusable alternative to plastic carrier bags.

The environment-friendly R5 budget bag is made from green recycled plastic bottles, and will initially be introduced in 22 stores across the country to gauge customer reaction. Pick n Pay has also started a trial with a reusable netted fruit and vegetable fresh produce bag (R7.50).

The retailer has its original Goodness Bag (R12.99) which was launched in 2003. The colourful Township Group 100% RPET Bottle Bag (R20) is made from recycled plastic bottles. Six rand from every bag goes to the female-owned co-operative that manufactures the bag. Last year a range of 100% RPET reusable bags were introduced with colourful photographic prints (R25).