Morrisons to trial paper bags for groceries and higher price for plastic bags

The supermarket is increasing the cost of its standard plastic bags up to 15p from 10p

Morrisons is to trial the launch of large paper bags for groceries at supermarket check-outs and is raising the price of its plastic bags by 50%.

The supermarket will now charge 15p instead of 10p for its cheapest standard plastic bag, while testing out US-style paper grocery bags with handles costing 20p.