This action group of BSFG has been fairly active in the last few months making upcycled fabric bags in an effort to encourage the use of reusable bags and to create a thought process about our consumption of plastics. An enthusiastic and passionate team have been hard at work sourcing unwanted clean fabric; cutting fabric to size; and then sewing the bags. Working bees have been held fortnightly at the Drill Hall.
The next session will be held on 19th December from 12.30pm until 3.30pm
All are welcome. No sewing skills are necessary as we also require cutters, ironers, and fabric matchers.
We had a very successful sell day at the BSFG stall at the Day in the Gardens Market and we continue to sell the bags for $5 each. Any monies raised will go back in to the project to support our plastic reduction goal.
I would like to thank the local businesses that are stocking the bags. These businesses are One Wild Apple Cafe, Leading Edge Books, Blooms on Bridge, Samaria Farm and the BSFG Bulk Food Co-op. If you know of any other business that would be interested in selling them please let me know.
The next session will be held on 19th December from 12.30pm until 3.30pm
All are welcome. No sewing skills are necessary as we also require cutters, ironers, and fabric matchers.
We had a very successful sell day at the BSFG stall at the Day in the Gardens Market and we continue to sell the bags for $5 each. Any monies raised will go back in to the project to support our plastic reduction goal.
I would like to thank the local businesses that are stocking the bags. These businesses are One Wild Apple Cafe, Leading Edge Books, Blooms on Bridge, Samaria Farm and the BSFG Bulk Food Co-op. If you know of any other business that would be interested in selling them please let me know.
Nicole of Leading Edge with our shopping bags.
I would also like to thank the team of hard working individuals, whether you are a fabric finder, a cutter, ironer, salesperson or seamstress. We have a great team who encourages each other; has a laugh and good chat when we get together; and is also very productive. We have a great team who encourages each other; has a laugh and good chat when we get together; and is also very productive. We are also very passionate about reducing the amount of plastic used in our community. Thank you all.
I know that several of the bags have been sent internationally and are being used for Christmas presents in lieu of wrapping paper. Please support the businesses who are stocking them.
If you would like to help in any way please email me: [email protected]
Wendy Baker
Plastic Wise Benalla
This item was first published in the December 2017 BSFG Newsletter.
I know that several of the bags have been sent internationally and are being used for Christmas presents in lieu of wrapping paper. Please support the businesses who are stocking them.
If you would like to help in any way please email me: [email protected]
Wendy Baker
Plastic Wise Benalla
This item was first published in the December 2017 BSFG Newsletter.
