Six major supermarket chains will, from today (01), begin charging customers for disposable shopping bags, in support of the government’s push to curb single-use plastic.
In a joint statement, Softlogic Glomark, Spar, Cargills Food City, Laugfs, Arpico and Keells announced that shoppers will now have to pay Rs. 3 for a medium handle bag and Rs. 5 for a large one.
The retailers urged customers to bring their own reusable bags when shopping, noting that the move aligns with national sustainability efforts.