Politics & Government
Greener Southampton: the Solution is in the Bag" Campaign
Town CouncilpersonsChristine Scalera and Chris Nuzzi are launching the “Greener Southampton: the Solution is in the Bag” campaign to reduce plastic bag use, increase recycling by 15 percent over the next year, and encourage the public to “bring your own bag,” with an ultimate goal of a 100 percent reduction of single use plastic bags in
the environment and landfills.
During Earth Day weekend, the campaign will kick-off at Stop & Shop in Hampton Bays. During that time, shoppers and merchants can “take the pledge” to reduce, reuse, and recycle their plastic bags." Each store will sponsor activities for kids, have free giveaways, and provide shoppers with a free reusable tote bag with a $10 purchase. Customers get five cents off their total for each reusable bag they bring in.