plastic bags
M&S replaces plastic bags for life with paper version
The food and clothing retailer said the new paper bags are now available in every one of its UK stores.
By Gwyn Wright, PA
Stormont considers more action on plastic bags as levy rises in England
Stormont is considering similar measures on single-use plastic bags which saw an increase in charges in England.
By Michael McHugh, PA
Five million fewer plastic bags handed out in Northern Ireland
FIVE million fewer plastic bags were handed out in Northern Ireland in the last year, according to new figures.
By Rebecca Black and Press Association
100 million plastic bags sold by Northern Ireland retailers in past year
ALMOST 100 million plastic bags were sold by retailers in Northern Ireland in the past year, four years after a 5p levy was introduced.
By Marie Louise McConville
