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] |
| 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