The Price of Wales’s curtains are to be recycled into carrier bags as an exercise in sustainability. People attending the 12-day garden party on the Mall in London in September will be able to sow their own bags out of the former royal curtains of Clarence House.
Known as a Morsbag scheme, after founder Claire Morsman, the Prince believes it is a prime example of how people can reduce their waste. The large, square bags are often made by volunteers and given away to shoppers all over the country in an attempt to reduce plastic bag usage.
The Prince will offer up his curtains at the launch of his Start initiative, which aims to promote sustainable living. The gardens of Clarence House will be open to the public for almost two weeks in September.
The event will feature a range of exhibitions and workshops demonstrating how people can conserve natural resources and cut down on waste at home, in the garden and at work. Eco-minded celebrities such as Antony Worrall Thompson and Alan Titichmarsh will also be on hand to offer their expert advice.
Prince Phillip said that the festival was designed to be fun while providing easy solutions for people looking to build a more sustainable future. The gardens of Marlborough House, the home of the Commonwealth Secretariat, and Lancaster House, part of the Foreign Office, will also be open to the public for the first time along with those of Clarence House.
Debates, concerts, fashion shows and comedy are also scheduled for the garden party, which will run from September 8 – 19.
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