A campaign to make Maidstone one of the nation's most environmentally-conscious communities is about to begin.

From Monday, there will be week-long exhibitions at The Mall Chequers, Fremlin Walk and Royal Star shopping centres, to encourage residents to adopt a greener lifestyle.

Town centre manager Bill Moss said: “Tackling climate change will be one of the most important things this generation does, and everyone needs to get involved.”

The first steps towards a plastic free future came with the launch of Maidstone eco bags, jute carriers with the logo It’s In The Bag.

For more information on Maidstone Goes Green Week, contact Town Centre Management on 01622 678777.

For the full story see this week's Kent Messenger newspaper