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Customers will have to pay 3p for a carrier bag for the next month

Woolworths stores across Buckinghamshire launched a one month trial charging customers for plastic bags today.

A 3p charge for every carrier bag used has been rolled out in 20 shops in Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire - including High Wycombe, Beaconsfield and Amersham.

The scheme aims to cut the use of 150,000 plastic bags and raise £10,000 by donating the full 3p to the Woolworths Kids First charity.

Stewart Giles, area manager, said: "We've spoken to our customers and there is genuine concern about the environmental impact of carrier bags given out by large retailers.

"The long term plan is to introduce the scheme nationally, but first we need to test practicalities, systems and how everything works for the customer.

"Shoppers in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire are forward thinking on issues such as the environment which is why we chose to test the measures in the region.

"We believe the 3p charge will make customers think twice about whether or not they need a bag and, if they do, we are more than happy to provide one while at the same time raising money for charity."

The stores will sell a Longer-Life bag throughout the trial as an alternative.

It will cost 9p which will also go to Woolworths Kids First, which improves playground facilities at primary schools.

2:24pm Monday 12th May 2008

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