Thursday July 16, 2009, 8:42 pm



Thnx Panda hun!

Thursday July 16, 2009, 8:49 pm
They are the scourge of everything. I hate these $%^*&$#@#$% bags. They came straight out of hell these bags. My hatred for these satan made torture devices abounds. They should be outlawed.

Thursday July 16, 2009, 8:50 pm
Wonderful news! Now if the same thing happened in the US, just imagine. Thanks Panda

Thursday July 16, 2009, 8:55 pm
The only real alternative would be to use biodegradable HEMP bags, but the corporations have given special interest millions over the years to keep hemp illegal, why would they do such a devastating thing??? Why???

Thursday July 16, 2009, 9:44 pm
THX. PAN.

Thursday July 16, 2009, 9:49 pm
Hemp would be the answer to allot of problem Chief. Oil incorporate strikes again.

Thursday July 16, 2009, 11:47 pm
hmmmm.. good results, but perhaps the British govt should follow Ireland's lead, charing .12p for each bag to bring those numbers down even more.
Who gives a toss what Asda says, I won't shop there or Tesco!
Tanx for posting this Panda. x

Friday July 17, 2009, 4:07 am
Thank yooo Panda :D Yeah, they should definitely charge more for plastic bags. Honestly, I wouldn't have a problem with them being banned altogether, you can buy cloth bags for less than a pound that are way sturdier and hold more anyway. And yeah, that's pretty much what I expect from Asda :(

Friday July 17, 2009, 6:36 am
I have been using cloth bags to shop with for about two years now. So much better than plastic. I hate plastic bags. Thanks Panda.

Friday July 17, 2009, 12:32 pm
Australia has banned plastic bags in supermarkets we all use cloth bags now. If we forget our bags we can purchase them at at cost of 15c each. This has worked well and people have got used to it. So much better for the enviroment

Friday July 17, 2009, 1:13 pm
Call your State representatives, assembly, senator, Washington congressperson and senators and complain. These are the people who vote on our behalf. Make them work for our interest and humanity for all mammals.

Tell them to band plastic bags! It helps everyone; all creatures and we use less oil this way.

Friday July 17, 2009, 1:21 pm
I agree with CHIEF DUBIE,Do the research on hemp..It has hundreds of uses.

Friday July 17, 2009, 1:38 pm
so very sad and needless.The govt. they can't even help the people. did you see that they are so concerned they were gonna hire a vender for giving classes on humor/ the affect in home & workplace. SICK BUNCH. Last 2 czars one arrest records and a commy. . . . then one supports population control. people they are not gonna help anybody. Can't you see what he is putting in charge. Late term abort.+socialized medical= death to them . Called getting rid of the sick. Does that remind you a little of someone in Germany ? God help the turtles and us.

Saturday July 18, 2009, 4:03 am
I must say I agree no plastic bags please! And that go's the same for helium balloons......
Our little critters, Thank Q Panda

Saturday July 18, 2009, 10:27 pm
Government intervention seems to be a positive force at times-though I wish that my own govt would stand up to the corporate bosses a little more.Putting a mandatory minimum price tag on carrier bags would be a progressive mood,though not as progressive as their complete ban.
Some people are so ignorant,that even knowing the harm that carrier bags do,they continue to use eight or nine bags,then just throw them in the bin after use.Why should our animals and earth be ruined by the ignorant?These dullards have the option of buying sturdy long lasting bags,yet choose not to take that option..through careless disregard of consequences.This is where a system organised with a bit of planning is superior to free markets.
On a personal level,I find disgarded carrier bags every day,I take them home,wash them,then hand numbers of them (about 50 a month)to my local 7-11 who then order less bags..some people may re-use their bags-I hope so.

Monday July 20, 2009, 1:56 am
If the UK charged for every carrier bag, people would stop using them. So simple... so why is is not happening? Perhaps Oil companies have some influence over decisions in the Government?!!!

Monday July 20, 2009, 3:28 am
*gasps* Big Oil/Pharma/Agriculture/etc. having sway over govts??! Nooooo...say it ain't so!
Actually Helen, you've hit the 'nail' on it's 'ead. Until people wake up to this fact, we are destined to be ruled by bad choices which favour corporations over the health & welfare of the people.
**plz forgive my sarcasm, it wasn't directed at you personally, but at society who continue to sleep walk thru life believing govt is our salvation.
Peace