The Government and the British Retail Consortium have launched their “Get a bag habit” campaign. The aim is to encourage everyone to reuse carrier bags This follows a commitment by seven leading supermarkets to reduce the number of bags given out by 50 % by the end of May this year. Since 2006 retailers have already reduced the number of bags that they give our by a hefty 26 %.
On average we each use more than 160 new carrier bags in a year. That amounts to around 400 per household. You can change this. Get a bag habit today.
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We all lead busy lives, so it’s quite easy to forget to take our bags along with us when we go shopping. Here are a few tips to help make sure you don’t forget your bags:
Try keeping a bag tucked in your handbag or jacket pocket so you’re always prepared - a baggu bag or mini maxi shopper from For Keeps will do the trick.
If you often forget to take your bags with you, why not put them somewhere you’re likely to see them? Perhaps near your front door. Bright coloured ones are the best to jog your memory.
You can also keep them in the boot of your car so you have them ready for next time. Put a note on your dashboard so you don’t go into the shop without them
Ask your employer if you can set up a carrier bag dispenser somewhere at work, perhaps in the kitchen. Then, people can use the bags at lunchtime
Children like getting involved, so why not ask them to remind you? Easy stars for the star chart.
Why not make up a handy memory aid such as ‘KWB’ (Keys, Wallet and Bags)?
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THE REISENTHEL MINI-MAXI SHOPPER. IT COMES IN A HANDY POUCH, AND HOLDS A LOT OF SHOPPING. SO DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT. Only £8.50 - but don't forget to use the discount code above when you order.
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