Where does the money from your five cent plastic bag charge actually go

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Where does the money from your five cent plastic bag charge actually go

5mo ago

That 5-cent plastic bag charge was meant to help the environment, but where is the money actually going? Some reports suggest supermarkets might be using the funds for their own operations instead of environmental or social causes. While the policy has reduced plastic bag use, the lack of clarity around the money is raising questions. If we’re being asked to pay for sustainability, it’s fair to expect transparency too. Do you think the government should clearly decide where this money goes? Cover video: asiaone/TikTok