Modbury

Given, Modbury doesn't have a huge environmental footprint to begin with.

Craig and Marc Kielburger: The Battle of the Bags 2008

Filmmaker Rebecca Hosking's trip to Hawaii inspired her to encourage the town of Modbury to become the first in England to go plastic-bag-free.

Donna Albergotti: Multiple Voices in Inspiring Essay Compilation 2008

In Modbury, residents have simply switched to cloth bags for groceries.

Craig and Marc Kielburger: The Battle of the Bags 2008

Far from being just the little town that could, Modbury should be a big influence to all of us.

Craig and Marc Kielburger: The Battle of the Bags 2008

Modbury took its message to anyone who would listen.

Craig and Marc Kielburger: The Battle of the Bags 2008

Modbury claims to be the first town in the UK to be "plastic bag free".

Paper or plastic or reusable? AYDIN 2007

This anecdote, at least the circumstance of the sale of the nineteen manors about the above period, is in a great degree confirmed by the title-deeds of some lands in and about Modbury. '

Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts Rosalind Northcote

The elder branch lived 'in great splendour' at Modbury.

Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts Rosalind Northcote

He took an active part in the defence of Plymouth, and in 1643 at Modbury a victory was won by the forces under Lieutenant-General Ruthen, Sir J. Bampfield, and

Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts Rosalind Northcote

His father, the elder Walter Raleigh, in his third marriage became the second husband of Katherine Gilbert, daughter of Sir Philip Champernoun of Modbury.

Raleigh Edmund Gosse 1888