Northern Ireland's new five-pence carrier bag tax (BBC News UK) - 3 views
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Retailers must now charge shoppers at least five pence for each new single-use carrier bag.
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The department hopes to see an 80% reduction in the use of carrier bags as a result of the levy.
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"If we have a wonderful, clean and green country in the north of Ireland, let's protect it," he added. "I think most people will see the benefit of this and most people will embrace this new proposal."
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