What You Can Do...

...to help make Wimborne Minster plastic bag free

Use your own shopping bag
A re-usable shopping bag is the best alternative. When offered a plastic bag don't be afraid to say "I don't need a plastic bag, I've brought my own!".

Set the trend
Encourage your friends and family to use their own bags too. This Christmas why not buy a nice shopping bag for Christmas presents, after all they are far more attractive to carry than an unsightly plastic bag!

Feeling crafty?
Make your own bag! www.morsbags.com provides all you need to know about how to make your own shopping bag. Why not encourage your children to make one also. I'm sure there are plenty of artistic ypoung people who would far rather carry a bag they have designed than a plastic carrier bag.

Spread the word
Mention our cause to any clubs/organisations/businesses you are associated with. Suggest ideas such as getting their own bags printed for members to buy to support their club. Promote your organisation on the side of a re-usable cotton bag!

If you forget your shopping bag
Request a paper or corn starch bag. The more requests the traders get for alternatives to plastic the more likely they are to stock them.

Encourage
Please encourage the Traders of Wimborne Minster to back this initiative, and support the campaign.