Follow the green grass bag code

THE green warriors . . . children from four primary schools with Graham Parker, GGRA co-ordinator.

Eco-friendly youngsters are campaigning to convert parents and villagers to use special reusable bags for shopping.

The move comes in support of a special Green Grass Bag initiative which was launched across four schools and the Greenfield and Grasscroft communities last year.

The aim is to rid villages of unsightly plastic bags, which have added to litter problems at local beauty spots.

The project was devised by the Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents Association by engaging with local retailers to encourage the use of an alternative bag.

It is managed by a dedicated group made up of a member of the teaching staff, pupils and parents from St Annes, St Mary’s, Friezland and Greenfield primary schools, under the guidance of GGRA co-ordinator Graham Parker.

Start-up cost where covered by a Lottery grant and a grant from the Saddleworth and Lees Area Committee.

Each school has the responsibility of managing the allocated retailers dealing with supply, delivery and accounting.

Said Mr Parker: “The sale of bags will make this a non profit making, self supporting project, providing sales continue.

“We would urge the Greenfield and Grasscroft residents, visitors and retailers to support this project and make a difference to our environment in a simple low cost way.

“Nobody wants to see plastic bags all over the place. The Green Grass bag is a happy alternative and helps promote eco issues.

“People should decline any offered plastic bag and recycle plastic bags properly.” The bags, which cost £1 each, are on sale at most retail shops in the Greenfield and Grasscroft areas.