Plastic not so fantastic

Shoppers have been hit with the 10-cent plastic bag levy this week, as the Australian-first trial began in local supermarkets. Coles, Safeway and IGA supermarkets in Narre Warren, Berwick and Hampton Park started the four-week trial on Monday. The trial will run until 14 September, and the funds raised will be devotedto local environmental projects. The News hit the streets to find out what shoppers in Narre Warren and Hampton Park thought of the plastic bag trial.