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Number of plastic bags found on UK beaches down 80% since charge introduced

Hailing the success of carrier bag laws, the Marine Conservation Society urges nations to push forward with plans for other single-use itemsThe number of plastic bags washed up on UK beaches has fallen by 80% over a decade, since a mandatory fee was... #press

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/29/number-of-plastic-bags-found-on-uk-beaches-down-80-since-charge-introduced?utm_source=press.coop