I cannot agree more with the writer of “Tougher measures needed to curtail use of plastic bags” (July 8).

During the recent Hello Kitty promotion, I observed that the toys came in plastic packing bags. I understand that it is operationally efficient to pre-pack the toys, but I wonder how many bags were recycled by consumers. I saw consumers throwing away the bags after getting the toys.

The number of plastic bags used for takeaway food also increased, and I saw people throwing away not only the bags but also the food, as they wanted only the toys.

Besides raising the issue of wastage, I wish to urge supermarkets here to enforce Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Day such that no plastic bags are given out on that day.

I have seen shoppers in Johor Baru cope with these BYOB days in supermarkets there by bringing their own bags, and even cartons, for their purchases. Even if it is done once a week, imagine the number of plastic bags that would be saved.

Every little step counts, and all enterprises, big or small, can do their part to reduce the carbon imprint.