9:41am Friday 4th August 2006
By Staff Reporter
Kingston Council is teaming up with supermarkets in the borough to educate consumers on how they can buy less wasteful products and even save money.
The ShopSMART campaign (Save Money and Reduce Trash) kicked off with a sustainable shopping display outside Sainsbury's in Richmond Road on Friday, July 28.
Shoppers signed a pledge promising to change at least one wasteful shopping activity, in return for a cotton reusable bag and a guide to recycling.
Act now, save later, is the message given to London businesses by the Government's Energy Review, released in July.
The Environment Agency estimates that as much as 7.5million tonnes of industrial and commercial waste is produced around London every year, with 40 per cent of this ending up in landfill.
Envirowise, the Government agency that helps businesses use their resources efficiently, says that early action to reduce waste could lead to savings later on.
For advice see envirowise.gov.uk.
Lisa Williams is the Kingston Guardian's new Green Guardian writer. Lisa is a Surbiton resident who is keen on cycling and recycling.
She is a faithful charity shop customer and recent convert to vegetarianism.
To contact her with green news or events, call 020 8254 5393 or email lisaw@london.newsquest.co.uk.
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