Hilary McElroy (Letters, May 26) stated it can take up to 1,000 years for plastic bags to decay in landfill sites.

In view of this, I think we should all use the large plastic bags on readily on sale at supermarkets, costing 10p, which can be used many times.

Betty Hamilton,

Chipstead Walk,

Strensall,

York.

Updated: 09:18 Friday, June 03, 2005