Primark shoppers are raging at new change they’ve made at the tills
PRIMARK’S brown paper shopping bags are instantly recognisable on the high street. But as of last month, the retailer starting charging customers for…
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Primark's Paper Bag Charge: Greenwashing or Genuine Sustainability?
Primark's Paper Bag Charge Sparks Debate: Environmental Initiative or Money-Making Scheme? A recent TikTok video has ignited a discussion surrounding Primark's decision to charge 15 pence for paper bags. The video, filmed in a UK Primark store, highlights the apparent contradiction of charging for paper bags, initially introduced as a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic. The video's creator questions the sustainability of the initiative, given the flimsy nature of the paper bags. "Why is Primark now charging for paper bags?", the video's text overlay asks, "The bag charge was originally introduced to reduce plastic bag waste and shoppers were given bags for life. Now they are charging for one use paper bags that break by the time you get home! Is this just a money-making scheme?" The video has garnered significant attention online, raising concerns about greenwashing and corporate responsibility. While Primark has not yet publicly responded to the criticism, the video underscores a growing consumer awareness of environmental issues and corporate practices.
Primark shoppers are raging at new change they’ve made at the tills
PRIMARK’S brown paper shopping bags are instantly recognisable on the high street. But as of last month, the retailer starting charging customers for…
