La Mare Wine Estate’s customers are the first in the Island to bag a new eco-friendly shopper.
Earlier this month the local business introduced sugar cane polythene shopping bags which are 100% recyclable and made from a sustainable and renewable plant-based resource.
La Mare’s Managing Director Tim Crowley said: “As an accredited Gold member of Green Tourism UK and a Jersey Eco Active Business Leader we are keen advocates of sustainability.”
“We are really impressed with the new bags which we believe are not only a first for Jersey but also the best green alternative to current oil-based ingredients. The polythene from which they are made absorbs CO2 whilst the plant is growing, thereby reducing CO2 in the atmosphere.”
“In addition, these bags are made in the UK, so they also offer a significantly lower carbon footprint some other options. We hope to see other local businesses following our lead and investing in more sustainable packaging solutions.”