Bags in the news

Here you can keep on top of all the latest news stories and our press releases on the campaign to rid London of the environmental blight of throwaway shopping bags.

Latest news stories

The day Darling banished the bag - Mail Opens in a new window

Attack on plastic bags fails to satisfy environmentalists - Independent Opens in a new window

Shoppers' huge NO to free bags: 140 towns join the crusade - Mail Opens in a new window 

Gordon Brown gives supermarkets one year to start charging for plastic bags… or else - Mail Opens in a new window

One billion fewer plastic bags given away by shops - Independent Opens in a new window

Latest press releases 

Back our Bill, Mr Darling

London leads the way on reducing giveaway bag use across the country

London Councils welcomes Marks & Spencers 'shining example'

London takes a lead on banning throwaway shopping bags

Ninety per cent of Londoners call for action on throwaway shopping bags