Figures released by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) show the UK's leading high street and grocery retailers have exceeded a voluntary target to reduce the environmental impact of carrier bags by 25 per cent by the end of 2008.rnSince 2006, retailers have delivered a 40 per cent reduction in the environmental impact of carrier bags, as measured by the reduction in the amount of virgin plastic used. Retailers have achieved this by reducing the number of carrier bags issued by 26 per cent, increasing recycled content used and reducing carrier bag weight.
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