| Eco carry bags launched in Thimphu |
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 The Royal Society for Protection
of Nature (RSPN) in collaboration with the Clean Bhutan Steering Committee
members launched the Non plastic shopping bags with the brand "eco bags" on 12th
June 2010 at the Centenary Farmers Market, Thimphu.
The eco bags are produced
as part
of the research findings from the study on poly plastic bags and
strategies to
reduce it under the Clean Bhutan Program. The main objective of such
initiative
is to overcome the increasing environmental issues on disposal of the
plastic
carry bags.
Happy Green deSigns', a
local
youth group has been identified to promote and sell the bags to the
public at
the Centenary Farmers Market. Over time, this group will produce
varieties of
bags at affordable prices.
The Director of Department of Trade graced the launch as the Guest of Honour. The eco bag was developed with financial support from Programme for South-South Cooperation. |
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| Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 June 2010 ) | |||
