Two surveys following the London Council consultation results in November 2007 found wide support for a ban on bags or for charging for them.
A British Market Research Bureau found that 61% approved of charging for bags and only 20% thought it a bad idea.
Even more encouragingly, a a AC Neilson survery fourn that 84% would not switch to a rival supermarket if their usual store stopped giving away free bags.
Re-use a Bag in Kingston comment: "Consumers are more environmentally aware than many retailers realise. It's good news that shoppers do not choose stores for their free carrier bags, and we very much hope that Kingston retailers will take note."
(Reported in The Independent, 17/11/07)
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