Budget boosts Kent centre's eco bag sales

Lloyd Wright, Fremlin Walk centre manager said: “At our recent Easter family event, stocks of the bags sold out as the Chancellor's budget pledge resonated with shoppers. We are now increasing stocks to meet demand.”

Fremlin Walk launched its eco bags in December 2007. The 100 per cent cotton bags are sourced from a Fair Trade organisation supporting under-privileged communities in India.

Retailing at £3 the bags are hand-made using only natural materials and all proceeds fund better wages, health and education resources in these communities.

Mr Wright added: “We are very aware of the retail industry's responsibility towards the environment and since its launch Fremlin Walk has been very pro-active in creating an environmentally friendly business operation.

“I am proud to say our recycling levels are now close to 100 per cent with all cardboard, plastic, glass, metal, even light bulbs from stores recycled weekly. Waste food from Fremlin Walk's cafes and restaurant is taken to a composting site and general refuse is now taken to an energy creation plant rather than landfill.”