evidence: - The Carrier Bags Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 introduced the requirement to apply the levy charge to bags of all materials and this applies to all subsequent legislation. [...] Carrier Bag Levy NI – Don’t Pay to Throw Away! [...] The carrier bag levy was introduced in 2013 and the proceeds generated have been used and will continue to be used in the delivery of local projects which both enhance and improve the environment. The Environment Fund is one of the mechanisms through which the proceeds of the carrier bag levy have been used to allow not-for-profit organisations and councils to deliver key environmental priorities across Northern Ireland. Through funding these projects, the carrier bag levy proceeds helps to sustain, improve and enrich the natural environment in Northern Ireland.