“Bag It Forward” Bag Distribution Begins In Margate
Designed to eliminate plastic bag usage. Program is completely funded by Members
Wednesday was the first distribution day of the “BAG IT FORWARD” reusable bag program in Margate. Local retailers and other Margate businesses received the bags as part of a new program from the Margate Business Association (MBA) in cooperation with the City of Margate and our member businesses. These re-useable, re-cycle able, cloth shopping bags are offered to Margate shoppers Free of Charge. The only provision is that patrons either re-use them themselves or give one to a friend …. Hence the motto BAG IT FORWARD! Bags will also be given out to riders in Le Tour de Downbeach, June 2 , Thrilling Thursday Moonlight Movies and Beachstock The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party, June 29. (While supplies last.)
In an effort to step up the level of the business community’s stewardship of our beautiful city and the waters surrounding it, participating merchants will be distributing up to 20,000 of these re-useable, recyclable fabric shopping bags which can potentially replace over 100,000 single use plastic bags in our community.
Margate Mayor Michael was on hand for the distribution process, “This outstanding program is another great step towards the elimination of plastic bag use”, said Becker. “BAG IT FORWARD provides a “Green” alternative that does not cost either the shopper or the businesses any additional money, without the need for local legislation, said Ed Berger, President of the MBA. “Wawa on Washington Ave. will be producing and distributing 5,000 of the Bag It Forward Bags as well, rolling out in mid-June, and we are thrilled they have joined us”.
Volunteers and MBA staff met at the Colmar Home Center and The UPS Store warehouse on
Essex Avenue to sort, load trucks and cars and distribute to local retailers and businesses.
MBA Board member and owner of Colmar Home Center and The UPS Store Michael Collins said, “We are happy and proud to be a part of the MBA and this program to eliminate plastic bags from our city our beaches and our waters.”
The introductory programs primary sponsors include, Dr. Joseph Berretone (Down Beach Dental), Tomatoe’s Restaurant & Done, Colmar Hardware, and Wawa. Also sponsoring are Sunny Sunoco, Two Cents Plain, Margate Dairy Bar and Burger, Hot Bagels, Kidrageous , Playgroups Plus, Hot Bagels & More, Dinos Subs & Pizza and Maynards Café & Starlite Garden. Additional underwriters will be added as the program gains momentum so the MBA can continue distribution indefinitely as more of our member re-new and join in.
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