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After the resounding success of the Martinborough Boomerang Bags we have listened to the people of Martinborough and are bringing you THE MARTINBOROUGH BAG.

We have raised so far close to $25,000 from businesses, families, groups and individuals to buy re-usable grocery bags for the Martinborough community.
They will be organic, fairtrade certified cotton bags and hopefully will put an end to the single-use plastic bags in this village. The more money we raise, the more bags we can get. Currently we are looking at buying 10,000 bags for the Martinborough community.

Thanks to all of you people & businesses who have contributed so far!

But it is never too late to be a part of it so please feel free to pledge money for a plastic bag free village and put your donation into the following account:
BNZ Mtinborough CB&BB Bag 02-0600-0203696-000

If you happen to have any of our sought-after Boomerang Bags lurking in your cupboard, just give then a quick wash and pop them back in the box at P&K, Kitcheners or the local library please. Bought to Support bags are also available for purchase and make the ideal Christmas gift or even gift wrapping. Available from Kitcheners.

Let’s do this! Amanda, Josie, Carolyn and Baptist

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