Owners of the West Seattle Thriftway announced they will not use plastic or paper bags for groceries to celebrate Earth Day on April 22.

Instead, groceries purchased that day will be bagged in free, reusable and washable canvas bags.

Paul Kapioski, storeowner, asked his staff to order thousands of bags
specifically for the event.

“Contributing to the well-being of our environment is important to us, we are a proactive company that uses eco-friendly business practices whenever possible," said Kapioski in a press release. "Putting a reusable bag in each one of our customers’ hands is just the first step.”

West Seattle Thriftway is a locally owned and operated grocery store
that has been in business for more than 20 years. It's located at 4201 S.W. Morgan St. in West Seattle.