IN THE UK A USAGE LEVY COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE PLASTIC BAG TAX WAS INTRODUCED IN 2015. THIS LEVY IMPOSED A CHARGE ON SINGLE- USE PLASTIC CARRIER BAGS PROVIDED BY RETAILERS.
A usage levy was introduced on plastic bags in the UK in 2015, cutting beach litter by 36%. The levy was introduced to reduce the amount of plastic waste and encourage people to reuse and recycle plastic bags.