The Co-operative Food in Scotland has pledged to reinvest profits from all of its carrier bag range for community projects across Scotland.
The Co-operative expects to donate as much as £750,000 in the next 12 months to the community projects.
From October 20, all retailers are required to charge customers the statutory charge of 5p for single-use plastic bags.
The Co-operative will also pledge profits from the sales of its new reusable large shopping bag, a new reusable smaller shopping bag and new fold-away bags (all costing £1), the 10p bag for life and 6p compostable bags.
Speaking on the announcement, John McNeill, regional stores director for The Co-operative Food in Scotland, said: “It’ll mean bags more money for communities the length and breadth of Scotland. By going much further than we need to we’ll raise hundreds of thousands of pounds extra for good causes.
He continued, “It’s not just a commitment to local communities though, we also have a strong commitment to the environment and we share the aspiration of reducing the number of single use carrier bags that are distributed."
By buying any of the retailer's range of carriers, customers will be contributing to the environment, as well as to good causes. Together we will reduce, reuse, recycle and reinvest in our communities.”
The Co-operative Food will announce which projects can bid for the funding early next year.
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