The Porty Shopper

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 25 Feb 2008, 12:12

This is a splendid local example of the new breed of semi-permanent bags which are hopefully going to stamp out plastic carrier bags.

The Porty Shopper was designed by PEDAL and paid for by the City Council. It is available from Findlay's Deli/Bakery, Wisteria Lane, Traidcraft shop, Portobello Stationers, Banana Republic, Woodwares, the Library, and Williamson's fishmonger. It costs £2, of which £1 goes to the retailer and £1 back to PEDAL.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 25 Feb 2008, 15:53

not got one yet but very

I use these types of bags anyway - got a kitcheners one, Cath Kidson one and several which were free with women's magazines - very handy.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 26 Feb 2008, 18:35

What I like about the Porty Shopper is that is a bit bigger and more capacious than many "shoppers".

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 26 Feb 2008, 18:37

I like it too. Sainsburys are looking for £5 for something inferior.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 27 Feb 2008, 17:40

From today's EN Shops carry canvas to rid Porty of poly bags

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 28 Feb 2008, 15:47

Got mine at the butchers today.

Its bigger that I thought.
Good value at £2

impossiblevoices · Post by **impossiblevoices** » 10 Mar 2008, 21:05

Hello!

As many of you know - I run a shop in a different area of the city. I think these bags are a great idea.

Can anyone from PEDAL offer any info on where they purchased them wholesale and costs etc...? I think they would go down really well with my customers (customised for our area, of course).

PM or email me if you have any more info.

Cheers!

info@jamesofarran.com

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 10 Mar 2008, 21:23

Hi, IV, try contacting them at www.pedal-porty.org.uk.

impossiblevoices · Post by **impossiblevoices** » 10 Mar 2008, 21:27

Cheers Poppy but erm...

I couldn't actually see an email link on that page.

Does anyone have a contact for them...?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 10 Mar 2008, 21:30

IV, I've passed your message on to Peter McColl who should hopefully be in touch with you soon. Let us know how you get on.

impossiblevoices · Post by **impossiblevoices** » 10 Mar 2008, 21:42

Cheers Bob!

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 10 Mar 2008, 21:50

IV the label inside the bag say that they are made by this company http://www.canby.co.uk

impossiblevoices · Post by **impossiblevoices** » 10 Mar 2008, 22:01

Brilliant response!

Thanks very much!

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 10 Mar 2008, 22:13

And to our detractors, there's the benefit of a community discussion forum!

Works even faster than email.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 10 Mar 2008, 23:19

impossiblevoices wrote:I couldn't actually see an email link on that page.

Oh, I didn't bother to check as I assumed there would be a Contact Us page

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