reusable bag project aims to reduce plastic bag pollution

Whanganui shoppers can now pick up or drop reusable bags at the Whanganui bag recycling project Station in Trafalgar Square.
Encourage people to recycle and share community projects that are not rubbish
On Friday, October 27, plastic shopping bags were launched with nearly 300 handmade fabric bags available.
Project spokesman Iva Leonard and Deb Hallett said their goal was to help reduce environmental pollution caused by plastic bags.
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End of using plastic bags 2018 \"The project started seeing its origins three or four months ago,\" MS Leonard said.
\"We are told that this is happening all over New Zealand.
It\'s good to know it in people\'s hearts.
The MS said they expected the bag station to be unable to meet demand.
\"Given the number of bags people use to shop, it\'s definitely empty at times, but it doesn\'t matter,\" Haldane said . \" MS.
\"We want the community to pick it up as well, contribute the bag, and we will drop --
Feed more bags inside.
We think it will gain momentum as enough people want this.
\"A sewing group and individual made fabric bags with donated fabric.
The sewing team meets in the Gonville community conference room in Abbot St and is looking for more participants.
The project is seeking to donate old pillowcases, fabrics and sewing supplies, including lines, to make more bags.
Donations can be sent out in the Koha Shed on Duncan Street.