Plastic bag usage down 78% since introduction of 5p charge, says Tesco

Online shoppers are also opting to cut down on plastic, says supermarket, with the number of 'bagless' deliveries increasing by half

The introduction of the 5p charge has prompted shoppers to use almost 80% fewer single-use plastic bags, Tesco said.

Figures from the supermarket show online shoppers are also opting to cut down on plastic, with the number of "bagless" deliveries increasing by half.