Christmas Spirits Going Green

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Prince George, B.C.- Today BC Liquor Stores will be giving away new, reusable bags with any purchase in a B.C. liquor store as part of their environmental awareness campaign - Think Green Shop
Smart.

"We're supporting the government's goal of caring for the environment," said Jay Chambers, general manager of the BC Liquor Distribution  Branch. "Since our store campaign began in early 2007, we've reduced
our plastic bag distribution by 4.8 million bags."

In support of the event, 100,000 reusable bags have been purchased, and will be distributed as long as supplies last on Dec. 6. The bags will subsequently be available for sale in BC Liquor Stores for 89 cents
each. Customers will be encouraged to bring them back to the stores on  future visits. The 30 per cent post-consumer recycled content bags will  hold two six-packs and two bottles each.

The Think Green Shop Smart awareness campaign started in April 2007. The 4.8 million bag decline marks a 23 per cent reduction in bags destined for landfills. As the program continues to gain momentum, the Liquor Distribution Branch anticipates that the BC Liquor Stores are on track for a 50 per cent reduction in plastic bag usage.

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