Better Bags for Romsey were delighted to be awarded the Mayor’s Environmental Award 2009 at the inauguration of the new Mayor of Romsey. This award is given to a group that has positively contributed to the environment of the town in that year.
We have been very pleased with the results of our campaign. The majority of shops in the town are selling alternative bags and most ask before automatically giving out a plastic bag. Over 2200 of our Fair Trade cotton bags have been given out to schools, local community groups and at the Plastic Bag Free Day in February. We are now seeing our Better Bags, and many other re-usable bags in Romsey’s streets and shops, whilst the ubiquitous plastic bag really does seem to be becoming rather less ubiquitous.
Therefore we have decided to draw the more visible side of the campaign to a close, whilst still working to encourage retailers in their reduction of plastic bag use. Our voice will continue to be heard in the Transition Town Romsey group, which supports this campaign as well as others that seek to make our community and the world more sustainable. www.transitiontownromsey.org.uk
With many thanks for your support of Better Bags for Romsey.
