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Shop gives embarrassing plastic bags to 'shame' customers who use them

A supermarket is giving out rather embarrassing carrier bags (Courtesy, East West Market/Instagram)

In a bid to crack down on plastic waste, one supermarket has started 'shaming' their customers into bringing their own bags.

Instead of offering branded carrier bags, East West Market in Vancouver are charging five cents for something a little different.

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