Typical plastic bag litter around Kingston
We aim to achieve a plastic-bag-free Kingston upon Thames, by raising awareness of the alternatives and of the harm plastic does to the environment.
We support plastic-bag-free shops and zones in Kingston. We encourage retailers to stop giving out plastic and other throw-away bags and to stock and give away or sell the alternatives: long-life shopping bags and starch-based bags for food and waste. We encourage shoppers to request, buy and use these alternatives.
We offer information to shoppers and retailers about a range of alternatives and where to obtain them. Our information pages are regularly updated so do please revisit or register to be notified of updates.
We are told that shops will only stop giving away plastic bags when consumers ask them to - so please do ask them to, in person by refusing bags when shopping and by signing our petition. Things are moving in a greener direction - let's help them!
We have just been awarded funds from UnLtd which will enable awareness-raising leaflets and posters during 2008. See our flier here.
The wider environmental impact of bags - on future generations and on wildlife.
