bagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbagsbags

Thirteen billion plastic bags are given away each year in the UK alone.They litter and kill 100.000 birds, seals, turtles and even whales every year. We use them on average for just 12minutes, but they will last for between 40 and 1000 years...It is rapidly entering the food chain, and it's already in the air we breathe. So it about time we did something about this growing problem.
To do their part, some cities and towns are trying to go plastic bag free. Following an overwhelming majority vote in favour of the motion, Brighton & Hove Councillors have launched an official bid to ban plastic bags from the city.































We want to do our bit, and help you do yours, and make it fun!
So you can now take part in one of our tote bag making workshops.
Choose from a variety of reclaimed fabrics, and make a shopper while learning the basics on the sewing machine. Write a slogan with fabric paints, cut out iron-on shapes, and embellish with buttons and other trinkets. Once you got your own design bag, there is no excuse to use any plastic ones!!
Check out our blog for dates to come, or sign up for our newsletter, and we will let you know.
Ok, you don't live in the area? That is no excuse. Do it yourself!
1. Find a friend with a sewing machine. (many people got one gathering dust somewhere) 2.Find some more friends who wants to get creative.3. Bring old duvet covers, sheets, curtains, buttons etc. 4.Have an evening of fun making bags!
Also check out Morsbag, the guerilla baggers, where you can find a great sturdy simple pattern.

Not into craft and sewing? Spread the word and start a campaign in your own town to ban plastic bags. See plasticbagfreebrighton.co.uk. Don't rely on councils. Approach traders directly - a handout is not enough. Encourage supermarkets and multiples to take part. Learn more about what plastics are doing to the environment and research every type of alternative bag on the market. Set a date for the ban and go for it.

Do your part to before plastic take over the world!