The Local Denmark https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Denmark wants to ban single-use plastic bags A government action plan on reducing plastics contains a proposal to ban thin, clear plastic bags. https://www.thelocal.dk/20181205/denmark-wants-to-ban-single-use-plastic-bags Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:37:47 +0100 denmark-wants-to-ban-single-use-plastic-bags Danish supermarket tries new tactic to cut plastic bags Supermarket Netto says that introducing a refundable charge on plastic carrier bags in 42 of its stores has reduced the amount bought by customers. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180614/danish-supermarket-tries-new-tactic-to-cut-plastic-bags Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:33:45 +0200 danish-supermarket-tries-new-tactic-to-cut-plastic-bags