Dear Target,
I am an admirer of Targets stated commitment to the environment.
It has come to my attention however, that Target purchases 1.8 Billion plastic bags every year to serve it's customers. Plastic bags foul our water supplies and oceans, harm our plant life and fish, are ingested by and kill our animals, and use millions of gallons of oil to produce. Not to mention the fact that every plastic bag Target buys and distributes will remain on the planet, clogging up landfills, for the next 1,000 years.
In keeping with your environmental stance I would like to request that you stop this practice. Consumers are much more ecologically aware these days and will certainly applaud such a move on Targets part. If Target would like to continue to supply bags to customers to carry their purchased items, may I suggest charging a reasonable price for canvas tote bags of varying sizes with the lovely Target 'bullseye' logo on them? They would be very eye catching and I am sure they will become a fashion statement in no time. If Target needs any assistance with such a change please feel free to contact me as I would be happy to assist in healing our planet in any way possible.
Sincerely,
Dana Adams
Dear Dana Adams,
At Target we have a responsibility – as team members, as a company, and as global citizens – to minimize our environmental footprint. I'm pleased to tell you that our efforts include using plastic shopping bags made with environmentally friendly soy and water-based ink. Our plastic shopping bags have codes printed on them to help make recycling easier for you. The codes may vary based on the size of bag, ink used and other factors. You can also bring back previously used bags for new purchases at our stores. If you'd like to reuse your Target shopping bags, just let the cashier know during your checkout. Because local regulations and services can vary greatly, you might need to do a little checking to find out how and where to recycle the bags in your community. Right now, we're exploring even more states where we can offer a bag recycling service. For the most current details about all Target does for our environment, please visit: www.target.com/environment.
Sincerely,
David
Target Guest Relations
(800) 440-0680
www.target.com
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I applaud your efforts! Unfortunately, this will be the kind of resistance we get from too many companies. We can make a difference though and keep fighting and letting our voices be heard ~ over and over again ~ there is power in numbers and we are gaining momentum and strength with the movement to ban the plastic shopping bags globally.
ReplyDeleteThank you again for your efforts and support! We will get our voices heard and achieve the change. :)
Target green wash!
ReplyDeleteSo dissapointing. They say 'Don't come with a problem, come with a solution.' and I did. They breezily squirmed their way out. Petition to follow. Keep posted!
ReplyDeleteTarget Petition: Please Stop Buying Plastic Bags!
ReplyDeleteSIGN THE PETITION!
http://tinyurl.com/mhyxl5
Target have completely removed plastic bags from their stores in Australia
ReplyDeletewww.target.com.au/html/aboutus/compostablebags.htm
Hi Steph,
ReplyDeleteGreat move on Targets part. Of course it was pressed upon them by South Australia's government that had finally gotten fed up with the scourge plastic bags had become to their immediate environment.
All we're asking is the same courtesy here!
I,as a team member,would like to see all plastic bags removed.Not only should Target get rid of them but the whole country should remove them and use any type of reusable shopping bags. We have them in a few sizes but we need to reduce the price for a few months to excite shoppers into changing to reusable and not plastic.
ReplyDeletePlease follow Walmart's new policy of no plastic bags, only reusable. I have been told they are charging $.15/ bag and if we as a corporation 'bite the bullet' and give the community advance warning it could be a huge success story and financial win, not buying plastic bags any more. This would also be an environmental success story for a company as large as Target.