Eighth Day and the Environment

Incentive scheme for carrier bags
Did you read the piece about carrier bags in issue 7 of the newsletter? We took approximately 11,000 out of circulation in a 12 month period as a consequence of the 10p charge followed by an overwhelming customer response. But they’re still running out. We are going to introduce an incentive scheme to encourage more of you to return those lovely plastic bags that we’re all so fond of! Every time a full carrier bag (or similar) of plastic bags is returned to the shop, we will stamp your loyalty card … when you have 10 stamps we will give you a £1 gift voucher to spend in the shop or café. Generous or what? We really want to get to a stage where we no longer have to buy any plastic bags. Please do your best and your bit.

Don’t let rubbish ‘crate’ on you
At last we have found a home to store the wooden vegetable crates. If you need one for your shopping you will find them stacked up between the bread rack and the dairy fridge. We try to use them around the shop, but many end up in the bin …. such a shame as we think they’re very attractive and so useful. If you do take one, try to re-use it at home - you’ll be amazed at how versatile they are.

Can anyone compete with the little house Ian has made for his cat Harry? We will give a £5 gift voucher for any amusing or innovative ideas and print the photos in the next newsletter.

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