Green Party to Call for Mandatory Plastic Bag Fees

Posted on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 18:06

The Green Party in New Zealand wants the government to make it mandatory for retailers to charge for plastic bags.  It is great to see a national political party take a stance on plastic bags.

"Green Party co-leader Russel Norman says the companies are trying to do their bit for the environment and the Government needs to ensure others do the same.  Dr Norman says he's worrie