The ones to watch: Carolyn Newton, Whalebags

Posted by Gina Dyer in Business profiles on Wed, 11/02/2009 - 10:34

Carolyn Newton, WhalebagsName: Carolyn Newton
Location: Bristol
Company: Whalebags
Type of business: Eco-friendly shopping bags
Established: 2007
Website: www.whalebags.com

What are Whalebags?

Whalebags are strong, re-usable, washable shopping bags made from cotton/calico fabric. Unlike other bags for life, they are made with no plastic at all; even the toggles are made from wood. Plastic bags are having a devastating effect on marine wildlife and this is a cause we are passionate about, so we're supporting the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society and will be donating 5% of our profits to marine conservation projects.

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