Last Saturday we were outside Sainsbury’s handing out leaflets, selling our lovely bags (http://www.plasticbagfreechesham.co.uk/buy-a-bag.html)  talking to shoppers and answering their questions about the campaign.

Sainsbury’s also joined in by having a Green Till for the day, a till where there were no free single use bags, so only people with their own bags, or those willing to pay for bags for life could go through. It proved so popular that they had to open a second till next door!

We were all really heartened to see how many shoppers were carrying their own bags or boxes, as well as the guilty looks and comments from those who had forgotten them. It seems like habits are really starting to change, which is great.

So thanks to Sainsbury’s for their support and to everyone who took the time to have a chat and add their verbal support, please don’t forget to carry your bags at all times!