In Mumbai, for instance, in a month, as per surveys conducted by RAI, there is a drastic reduction in the consumption of plastic carry bags – as much as 30 per cent, says Varghese Thomas, Chairman of CII National Council on Retail.
“As far as plastic bags are less consumed, it will have a great impact on the environment. In that regard, there are many conscious customers taking this effort,” Mr. Thomas said.
In the city, while some customers argued when told that a few more rupees have been added to their bill towards the carry bags, some took the contents out and left behind the plastic carry bag in the store.
“It is a good initiative but I am not sure how often I would remember to carry my own bag every time I go shopping. Usually it is after we leave home or after work that we realise that we need to buy things,” says Reine V., a resident of Valsarvakkam, who was charged at two retail outlets.
Koyambedu market
At the Koyambedu fruit and vegetable market, the traders have started issuing biodegradable plastic bags with various public awareness messages.
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