The document promotes carrying reusable cloth bags instead of single-use plastic bags to help the environment. It notes that India generates over 5,600 tons of plastic waste daily that litters streets and fields. While plastic bags are cheap and convenient, they harm the environment. The initiative encourages people to make the small step of refusing plastic bags in favor of reusable cloth bags that are compact, portable, practical and help create jobs. Individual participation is needed to inspire others to make responsible choices for a cleaner environment.

1. If you were given a chance… would you? to do something for your country…

2. You don’t have to join the army … All you have to do is… You don’t have to wear only khaki … You don’t have to give up pizza …

3. tep… Take a small

4. N Say to throw-away plastic bags

5. You might ask why? Why go through the trouble of replacing them? Plastic bags are cheap What difference would it make? easily available handy

6. This is why…

7. It is estimated that India alone generates 5600 tons of plastic waste daily. Discarded plastic bags litter our streets and our fields. It is a hazard to our environment and all who live in it.

8. Think about it… We do have a choice.

9. is an initiative to promote a more environmentally and socially just world. Our first step is to promote a responsible alternative to plastic shopping bags.

10. Instead of accepting throw-away plastic shopping bags… Carry your own re-usable bag It’s a simple step you can take to protect the environment. Think about it…

11. we have a compact cloth shopping bag specially designed for you. And if you want to do it in style

12. Compact Portable Practical Cloth bag

13. Back pack All bags in a small pouch… Shopping bag

14. Our compact design allows you to carry your own bag anytime anywhere.

15. Ten million Hand crafted bags distributed around the world for a cleaner environment creating 1000 jobs in the villages Bags bring jobs empowering women

16. Our project aims at inspiring people to accept a responsible alternative to plastic whenever possible. To take this first small step, we need active participation at every level, starting with the individual’s conscious choice.

17. Be a little bag Ambassador help us carry the message & Spread awareness for the environment Join Us

18. Be a little bag Guardian Join Us For Bangalore chapter please contact Mr.Arun Kumar (Small Step Ambassador) +91 9886132507 [email_address] Sponsor a bag

19. www.smallsteps.in “ A journey of a thousand miles begins with one small step” Lao Tseu