Teignbridge will launch its Don’t Forget Your Old Bag campaign in Teingmouth on Saturday, December 19. And to help you, we’ve get used to the no-plastic bag way of life, we’ve got five tips from Teigbridge’s recycling officer Ben Bryant.
- Reuse any existing carrier bags you might already have, this is even better than recycling
- Refuse to carry your purchased goods home in a new plastic bag
- Replace plastic bags with a reusable bag for life made of jute/hemp/raffia or paper or use a backpack, trolley or basket
- Remind Yourself to store reusable bags in designated place, e.g. by front door, in handbag or car boot
- Encourage others – friends family and local retailers to turn their back on plastic carriers
And while you’re at it, you can find out how Modbury went about becoming a plastic-free zone, learn about abolishing plastic bags, find out how to make your own reuseable bag from stuff that’s around with MorsBags, and you can adopt a beach. Or join the UK Plastic Bag Free Forum.
• Got any tips on not using plastic bags? We want to hear them! Comments below, please.
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