The move away from plastic bags in many supermarkets has been phenomenal, although I do find it frustrating when assistants insist on putting people’s shopping straight into plastic bags – albeit they think they are being helpful. Lots of educating still needs to be done I think, often from store management.
Another place that commonly uses loads of plastic is the dry cleaners (if you use them!) A small independent dry cleaners in Southend may be one of the first establishments of its kind to change that. Exclusive Cleaners are offering their customers a particular type of long life garment cover bags made from recycled materials. The breathable fabric repels water and dust but lets air circulate, ideal for storage and travel. Each time you have something cleaned from them, instead of bagging your garments individually in plastic coverings, they are promoting these long life garment covers which can be re-used several times throughout the year, ultimately reducing the usage of plastic. It’s simple and practical.
So if you do use dry cleaners, tell them about this initiative from Exclusive Dry Cleaners in Southend-on-Sea and encourage them to do the same!