Boots and their Plastic Bags

Dear Boots Manager,
As I am sure that you are aware the Students’ Union is a representative organisation for the 35000 or so students studying at Nottingham University. Each student is represented at Student Union Council and it was at this council that it was mandated that I lobby for an introduction of a charge for plastic bags at Boots in the Portland Building.
Although I understand that not charging for plastic bags may be seen as a competitive advantage over the Student Union shop I ask you to be aware of the increased expectance from Students that they will be charge for plastic bags. I urge you to follow the lead of the shop directly opposite you and charge at least 5p per plastic bag, while looking to increase to 10p in agreement with the SU shop. The SU shop has seen a 66% decrease in plastic bag use while raising over £1000 from plastic bag sales since introducing the charge.
Our Students have high ethical and environmental standards and I urge you to avoid half measures and introduce a charge for plastic bags with immediate effect. I look forward to you response.

Yours faithfully

Matthew Butcher
Environment and Social Justice Officer
Nottingham Students Union