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Primark Introduces Paper Bag Fee to Promote Sustainability in Spanish Stores

The retailer now charges 0.15 € per paper bag, encouraging reusable alternatives to reduce single-use waste.

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Overview

  • Primark began charging 0.15 € per paper bag on May 12, 2025, starting with its Málaga province stores in Larios Centro and La Cañada.
  • The fee applies uniformly regardless of bag size and aims to reduce single-use bag consumption among customers.
  • Primark's paper bags are made from 100% recycled and recyclable materials, aligning with its environmental goals.
  • Reusable bags, starting at 1 €, are available in various sizes and colors for customers who forget to bring their own.
  • While some customers support the sustainability initiative, others criticize the unchanged quality of the paper bags.