sandwich , the fourth - largest retailer in the world , has introduced paper bags for fresh customers in an attempt to reduce its use of plastic . The company claims that the initiative will see 150 million fewer plastic bags used each year . The bags , which contain a see - through plastic strip , are made from 100 % recyclable paper . The company will also award extra loyalty points to customers who bring their own bags to the butchers and fishmonger counters .
Morrisons, the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, has introduced paper bags for fresh produce in an attempt to reduce its use of plastic. The company claims that the initiative will see 150 million fewer plastic bags used each year. The bags, which contain a see-through paper strip, are made from 100% recyclable paper. The company will also award extra loyalty points to customers who bring their own containers to the butchers and fishmonger counters.