What does PBF stand for?

Initiatives like those in Llandysilio and Llangollen to become plastic bag free, illustrate there is an increasing appetite for environmentallyfriendly options.

Byline: Sean Poulter SHOPPERS are being urged to do their bit to combat plastic pollution by supporting the first Plastic Bag Free Day tomorrow.

I HAVE recently contacted Rugby Borough Council and Coventry City Council asking if they would kindly sign up to Animal Aid's Compassionate Charter by implementing some or all of their ethical policies as follows: Purchasing only cruelty-free toiletries and cleaning products, banning circuses with animals from council land, banning the giving of pets as prizes at funfairs, banning the sale of foie gras and veal from council premises, going fur-free using only humane, non-lethal methods of wildlife management, and making their town and city a plastic bag free zone.

We plan on having a plastic bag free day once a month so that we can encourage people to reuse the heavy duty bags on offer," said Alosra marketing manager Jaffar Al Asfoor.

A mobile cinema operated by a solar panel showed a film featuring Al Gore on the idea of towns becoming plastic bag free - an initiative Berwick is planning to copy.

Both Sainsbury's and Tesco's have been very supportive and regard the plastic bag free approach as the way forward.

To reduce the embarrassment of under garments becoming the side show attraction of the open luggage scan, place all panties in a plastic bag free of any clippers, lighters or other questionable paraphernalia.

The aim is to help make the city plastic bag free and encourage people to be more environmentally friendly.