Sep 14, 2009

No Plastic Day

In an effort to save the environment, Penang has already launched it's campaign as Mondays to be a " No Plastic Day ". My Sis in law who's based in Penang has told has that most people are already quite aware of this and they bring their own bags for shopping every Monday. For those who are unprepared, they are charged 20 cents for each bag.

Reading from the Star newspaper, I've found out that now there are already over 300 hypermarkets, mini markets, departments stores and shops that are participating in this campaign. So, next time you shop in Penang on a Monday, don't be surprised that after your bought items go through the barcode scanners, the cashier won't give you free plastic bags. :)

2 comments:

janet said...

it happened with us in ikea last time. we went home without plastic bags with out purchase.

His Unfailing Love said...

i didn't know that, hi- tech na dyud oy.

ANg ice cream cake di ko alam kung saan nila binili ni Genebei kay nag eat lang man mi, hehehe!
Yes we met with J and the team...Missed u all.