Kew traders have got together with the Kew Society and decided to make Kew a greener place. Abolition of the free plastic bag culture that has caused so much damage, particularly to the world's ocean life, is the first step for a Greener Kew.

How you can help

Two million whales, dolphins, seals, turtles and seabirds are killed every year by plastic. In the UK alone, we use around 15 billion plastic bags each year. We hope to show other villages and towns all over the country what they could do to change things if they get together.

On July 1st 2008, Kew went plastic-bag-free. There was a launch party in Kew Village in the evening of Monday 30th June.

Over 50 local traders have pledged their support, and larger establishments including Kew Gardens, are also supporting the campaign.

Many of the participating Kew shops will be selling or giving away Fairtrade organic cotton bags to help shoppers reduce the demand for plastic bags.

Play your part by buying a bag, reusing old ones, and remembering to take it with you when you go shopping!

The most important thing to do to help is Remember Your Bag!

Look out for a free Greener Kew fridge magnet to help you remember the shopping bag when you leave the house.

Keep some in your car, handbag, etc so you don't get caught out.