date:Jul 17, 2014
s seen a 79-per-cent reduction in Wales' plastic-bag usage since 2010.
The overall increase in the UK last year is even more troublesome when viewed in light of how few plastic bags Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland use in comparison to England, and the fact that Northern Ireland's usage dropped so dramatically last year.
Scotland did experience a 6-per-cent increase on the previous year, but plans to introduce a 5p levy this year.
England is planning on bringing in a 5p levy on single-use