Bags of Info
All you need to start a plastic bag free project
Reduce... Reuse... Recycle...
You know you want to do something, but are not quite sure where to start. You hear lots of conflicting stories and wonder whether it’s all worth it.
At Go Green Bags, we will help you make small changes that will make a big difference in attitudes to recycling.
A reusable bag is not the answer in itself, packaging is a much bigger issue. But it is a simple outward sign of intent, is an easy habit to form, and does generally lead to taking more positive action on recycling in general.
Free Resources
The starting point – where have we got to so far
Plastic bag free community – set up your own campaign
Eco Schools – set up an eco enterprise project
Download our handy information sheets
What are the alternatives to plastic bags?
More about Go Green Bags
Grow food not bags
We have chosen not to make our bags from Cotton or Jute. Download our article to find out why.
Ethical Policies
Go Green in the Community
Our company was founded on social and ethical principles and corporate, social, responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We take an active roll in our local communities and are very happy to come and talk to local groups (across Central Scotland, for now) about any of the topics on our website.
Go Green Bags are an ideal product for raising funds and we will always offer charities and voluntary groups very competitive prices. We can also help with fundraising tips and workshops (subject to minimum numbers – contact anne@gogreenbags.co.uk to register interest).
Some Facts
7bn: the number of plastic bags used in the UK every year.
20mins.: the average length of time a plastic bag is used before it is dumped
98% of plastic bags end up in landfill
1,000 years: the time it will take polythene to decompose
34 countries have already banned or taxed plastic bags
From 2011, Wales will introduce a 5p plastic bag tax
