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23-Jul-14, 21:10
The Caithness Business Index (http://www.caithness-business.co.uk) has posted the following article:

Council encourages retailers to get ready for Carrier Bag Charges



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The Highland Council are encouraging retailers throughout the Highlands to get ready for the 20th October when retailers will be required to make a minimum 5p charge for all single use bags. Scotland currently uses 750 million bags each year and the legislation aims to encourage shoppers to think about reusing bags in order to prevent litter and combat our throwaway culture. [Read Full Article (http://www.caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=5128)]