Launch of paid reusable bags (Portugal)

In early 2007, Pingo Doce supermarkets replaced the free distribution of plastic bags for bags that cost €0.02 each and promoted their reuse. Through this action in its 372 stores, in five years, Pingo Doce decreased the distribution of plastic bags by 47% in weight which equates to 7667 fewer tons of bags in landfills.

 

Facts

Place / Location Portugal
Commencement Date 2007
Duration Ongoing
Theme Prevention
Type of Initiative Practice/ Activity/ Action, Economic and Market Based Instruments
Initiated by Pingo Doce
Involved Stakeholders  
Funding/Financial Support no
Success Rate

Very Successful.

Case Study prepared by

Isabel Palma

Fundação da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa [Partner 15]

i.palma@campus.fct.unl.pt

Submitted by

Isabel Palma

Fundação da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa [Partner 15]

Available documentation and further information

http://www.pingodoce.pt/pt/servicos/responsabilidade-social/gestao-de-residuos/

Report - http://ir2.flife.de/data/jeronimo_martins/igb_html/content.php?bericht_id=1000001&lang=POR&pic=213