Petition · past parliament
Provide free recyclable brown paper bags in place of plastic bags.
Closed
90 signatures
What the petition asks
As many know, the UK passed a new legislation charging 5p for plastic bags. Undoubtedly, the effects of this will be absolutlely phenomenal on both the environment and economy. However, in terms of practicality...
there should be the option to carry goods in a less harmful to the economy and environment substitute; such as brown bags. Customers wishing to carry heavier items can pay for stronger bags.
Timeline
| 13 Oct 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Apr 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
90
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Oct 2015
Closed
13 Apr 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.