Carrefour joins the bandwagon to reduce the use of plastic bags

CARREFOUR has now joined in the 'Say No to Plastic Bags' campaign. (See report). It recently launched a 100 day countdown to end free distribution of plastic bags at the checkout counters of its newest outlet in Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Cheras. Maya Karin, Malaysia's popular award winning film actress and nature lover, was invited to witness the launching.

The campaign hopes to save the Irrawaddy River dolphins that are often sighted along the coasts of Sarawak and Sabah.

Carrefour, in collaboration with the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), will help raise awareness to protect the dolphins as their natural habitat had been seriously jeopardised by plastic bags.

An exhibition has been put up to educate customers into adopting a new habit of reusing their green shopping bags.

Maya Karin was positive that in 100 days, the Carrefour store will further reduce its environmental footprint once there is no more free distribution of plastic bags.

“I will follow up very closely on the efforts and will even step in to speak to the customers about the importance of cutting back on plastic bags,” said Maya after the launch.

According to Carrefour Malaysia’s marketing and communications director Low Ngai Yuen, Carrefour Malaysia has allocated eight eco-friendly checkout lanes at the new store, that prioritise customers who have chosen to reuse their shopping bags.

Well, this campagn should last more than 100 days to save the dolphins as Malaysians need more time to change their ways. Perhaps, Carrefour will save the turtles next.