Irish take lead with plastic bag levy

"Environment blight nearly eradicated by charge on shoppers
By Sean Federico-O'Murchu MSNBC

DINGLE, Ireland, Aug. 4 - The shopping experience in this picturesque Irish town is not dissimilar to buying groceries in New Jersey or Texas - except at the checkout. Garvey's Supervalu will happily take your euros or your credit card, but the staff won't offer any shopping bags unless you are willing to pay for them."