Reusable Bag for Life

Cheshire East's Bag for Life

Cheshire East Council launched a special Bag for Life to mark the beginning of the new authority. This 'Recycle for Cheshire East' bag can be purchased from any Cheshire East Library and costs just £2.

The aim of the bag for life  is to support residents to reduce the number of plastic carrier bags they use by providing an attractive alternative.

Each year in the UK more than 10 million plastic carrier bags are produced: if laid end-to-end, these would stretch to the moon and back five times!  By switching to a 'Bag for Life' the average person can prevent around 300 plastic bags ending up in landfill sites each year.

The bags are made from Hessian Jute, a natural product, and are designed to be both stylish and practical. They have a useful wide base which makes it easy to carry bulky items - whether they be books, groceries, picnics, work or a gym kit. They can be used over and over again; they won't split apart with heavy loads and the handles are comfortable and won't dig into your hands.

Here are a few handy hints to help you remember to use your bags:

- take bags with you every time you go shopping;
- keep spare bags in your car or at work so you're never without;
- let the check-out staff know you've brought your own before they pack for you - some shops offer rewards for bag reuse!

For more information on recycling see the RecycleNow website.