Encore: Unexpected outcome in bagging area
How the 5p plastic bag tax changed British habits overnight, and why we should think twice about our takeaway coffee cups
Published 1 June 2017
Episode 6
Environmental psychologist Dr Wouter Portinga shares how the 5p plastic bag tax in the UK reduced consumption between 70 and 90 percent almost overnight. He discusses how, with a little bit of prompting, habits can change and how we need a plan to stop wasting take away coffee cups.
Episode recorded: 8 February 2017
Producers: Dr Andi Horvath and Chris Hatzis Audio engineer: Gavin Nebauer Editor: Chris Hatzis
Banner image: Claudia Hooper and Lep Beljac
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