The "Environmental-friendly Shopping Bag Distribution Campaign," initiated by the European Commission Delegation to China, was held in Metro Beijing's Wan Quanhe Store and Shi Lihe store on May 24th and 25th. Ten thousand cloth shopping bags were offered to customers in Metro Beijing stores to promote environmental protection concepts and practices.
The activity is jointly presented by the EU and Metro China. Mr. Magnus Gislev, First Secretary responsible for the Environment from the European Commission Delegation to China, and Mr. Zhang Shouchuan, General Manager of Metro China, distributed cloth shopping bags with staff from both sides. The action coincides with Chinese Government measures to reduce plastic bag waste.
Mr. Magnus Gislev, First Secretary responsible for the Environment from the European Commission Delegation to China, and Mr. Zhang Shouchuan, General Manager of Metro China, show the environment-friendly shopping bags to the customers on May 24.The shopping bags made of non-woven cloth are designed for repeated use. They also carry environmental tips such as "turn off the lights in the room and corridor when not needed;" "choose energy-saving lamps;" "do not buy over-packaged goods;" "select goods with energy-saving and environmental protection labels." Organizers expect such environment-protection concepts to encourage conscientious action from the public.
Zhang Shouchuan, General Manager of Metro China, distributes cloth shopping bags to a customer on May 24.Mr. Gislev comments that the "unnecessary use of plastic bags leads to a waste of natural resources and contributes to health problems, climate change, litter and harming wildlife. By using fewer plastic bags, Chinese citizens concretely demonstrate their concern for the environment.”
Mr. Zhang Shouchuan says that "this public welfare activity is a continuation of the environment-protection concept which Metro China consistently adheres to, which embodies the social responsibility of Metro as a corporate citizen".
Mr. Magnus Gislev, First Secretary responsible for the Environment from the European Commission Delegation to China, distributes environment-friendly shopping bags to a customer on May 24.In recent years, litter from plastic bags has been a growing concern among the general public. Early in 2008, China's State Council announced a new regulation on all traders, including supermarkets, stores, and markets. On June 1 2008, plastic bags will no longer be given out free of charge.
By People's Daily Online
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