London councils push for plastic bag ban

London shops could be banned from handing out plastic bags under a new law intended to make the capital more environmentally friendly.
Council leaders have suggested an outright ban on the bags, or the introduction of a 10p levy, in a bid to reduce the waste going into landfill.
The measures, proposed by the capital's 33 councils in a new London local authorities bill, will be put before MPs in November.
Merrick Cockell, Conservative leader of the London Councils organisation, said:

"The proposals for a plastic bag levy underline our commitment to addressing these concerns. We hope Londoners will join with us in commending these proposals to parliament to create a greener, safer city."

Source: http://environment.guardian.co.uk/waste/story/0,,2125825,00.html