Many more super markets are trying to reduce the production of plastic for their products. One is Marks and Spencer who have recently announced that they will be charging five pence for their plastic bags. It seems that if we don’t already use a bag for life (which we should) the remainder of people will do soon, and what better way to carry your shopping than in a specially designed carrier bag.
A recent exhibition called Re-Bag showcased fifteen reusable canvas bags designed by some leading UK design practitioners. The artists in question were Design Project, Airside, BB/Saunders, Nick Jones + Browns, MadeThought, Multistorey, NB:Studio, Non Format, ODD, Saturday, Sea, Spin, Supermundane, Winkreative and The Designers Republic.
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