The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) has launched a new initiative called Amchi Poti under which one can rent out cloth bags on paying a refundable deposit of Rs 20.
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SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING
This initiative aims to encourage a shift away from single-use plastic bags and promote the adoption of sustainable shopping habits.
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GREAT HELP
The initiative will help some of the self-help groups who will be roped in to make these cloth bags.
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EASILY AVAILABLE
Stalls have been set up in the Panjim market from where the cloth bags can be rented.
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FAIR DEAL
Customers can receive Rs 20 refund when they return the reusable cloth bags.
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REFUND FOR SURE
Torn, damaged, dirty? Well, no problem. The bag can be returned and the full deposit will be refunded.
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THE BIGGER IMAGE
The project also aims to inculcate among people the habit of using cloth bags instead of plastic bags to make Goa plastic-free and bolster its brand image as a tourism destination.
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