REDUCE AND REUSE!

• Re-use re-use re-use!Always remember to re-use all your bags-especially any old plastic ones you may have lying around.

'but what if i decide to do a spontaneous drop-in shop for some milk and end up buying a whole lot more?'

Okay, so you're not perfect.  Initially you probably will forget your bags but it's just a matter of getting into the habit of always carrying a bag on you, in your bag or in your car and then it will no longer be a problem. If we all urge our local retailers to stock sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives then those unplanned shopping trips will no longer be a concern.

REMEMBER- ANY RUBBISH YOU SEE LITTERING THE COUNTRYSIDE WILL END UP IN THE SEA- THAT INCLUDES RUBBISH FROM LANDFILL THAT ESCAPES OR FLIES AWAY (PLASTIC BAGS TEND TO DO THIS!) SO THE LESS THINGS YOU USE THE LESS CHANCE THERE IS OF YOU CONTRIBUTING TO THE GARBAGE DUMP IN THE OCEAN!

• Charity shops

They are good fun for a rummage and stock a variety of bags plus you will be supporting a worthy cause.  You can even do this online!

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/

• Any good second hand website such as recycle, preloved, ebay, gumtree etc.

Another great way to re-use. You might even pick yourself up a vintage bargain.

• Buy yourself a funky shopping bag!

Plenty of fashion outlets are now producing a range of great funky shopping bags. Many designers are also doing the same.  Most supermarkets do their own range.

http://www.katharinehamnett.com/shop/accessories/bags/index.html

• Get yourself a shopping trolley

You can get a trolley just like granny's only funkier!

http://www.rolser.co.uk/

• Support our campaign and others like us, and encourage retailers to give up the free plastic bag!