It’s a no to plastic bags!

IN 2011, the members of Leo Club, Metro Methodist College Kuala Lumpur, decided to create a project that could help instil a sense of responsibility for the environment.

The Plasticman Project was kicked off that same year with the aim of getting the public to say no to plastic bags.

Two years down the road and their campaign has been a huge success with approximately 2,000 plastic bags collected from shoppers at a recent event.

Plastic bags were exchanged for eco-friendly bags given out by club members.

The plastic bags were then tied to a “Plasticman”; a reminder to society on the number of plastic bags that are being used daily in a short time frame.

The project’s organising chairman Leo Yeoh Min Li said they hoped the project would be able to create awareness so that the public will remember the importance of conserving the environment.

“We want to promote and encourage more sustainable choices by using eco-friendly bags instead of plastic bags.

“That way, less plastic will be produced,” said Min Li.

There was also a board where passers-by could sign and make a pledge to use fewer plastic bags the next time they shop.

Lion Kenneth Yeoh from the Lions Club of Damansara Metro was impressed with the effort put in by the members.

“The planning was very thorough and the objectives were definitely met,” Yeoh said.

All plastic bags collected will be sent for recycling.