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Shoprite bag levy welcomed by Beach Buddies

Charity delighted with the announcement

The head of Beach Buddies says another supermarket committing to a plastic bag charge is 'absolutely wonderful'.

Shoprite will introduce the 5p levy from 5 March, joining Tesco and Marks & Spencer as outlets which make people pay for bags.

As well as cleaning Island beaches and public footpaths with its volunteers, Beach Buddies - via its founder, Bill Dale - has been raising awareness about the impact plastic is having on nature and wildlife.

He's delighted with Shoprite's announcement:

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