Earl Shilton for Sustainability
Plastic bag free day in January 2011
Earl Shilton for Sustainability aims to raise awareness of climate change whilst encouraging residents to shop locally. Their efforts have focussed on a Big Switch Off Day and a Plastic Bag Free Day. In the long term with involvement from schools and community groups they hope to encourage residents of all ages to think about their carbon footprint and get involved in future projects.
The group was set up with the support of Earl Shilton Business Forum and supported by Communities Cutting Carbon and Earl Shilton Town Council.
Activities
- In January 2011, the group organised a plastic bag free day, distributing over 1000 reusable jute bags to local residents.
- In December 2010, a stall was held at the Earl Shilton christmas lights switch on, featuring free bike-powered smoothies and information about the upcoming January event.
Media coverage
- Mercury coverage of Plastic Bag Free day
Leicester Mercury coverage of the Earl Shilton plastic bag free day: January 2011
Documents
- DOWNLOAD Plastic Bag Free Day Case Study
- Plastic bag free day flyer (PDF, 237 Kb)
Flyer for the plastic bag free day event in January 2011
Contact details
Contact person: Koreen Hubbard
Tel: 01455 845 867
Email: Click here to email.
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