It has been reported that Gala Bingo is to use environmentally friendly books in it's bingo clubs. The gaming giant is to be the first bingo operator to use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) paper for printing their bingo cards on. 

Gala has decided to introduce environmentally friendly tickets at all their bingo clubs during the month of April. Dr Colin Morgon, head of Corporate Responsibility for Gala Bingo commented: “We are very pleased to have FSC certification for our paper-based bingo tickets. This is one of the many initiatives we have taken to ensure we are a more sustainable company. Our customers have been asking us for greener ways for them to enjoy their bingo and we are proud to again be a leader in the area of corporate responsibility in the leisure sector.”

The FSC which was established in 1993 over concerns relating to deforestation, guarantees its products come from sustainable forests. It is suggested that in some countries over 80% of timber is harvested illegally.

Dr Colin Morgan added “The move to FSC certified paper tickets is the latest in a number of steps we have taken to reduce our impact on the environment. Gala Bingo has set stretching targets in reducing its carbon emissions and the amount of waste sent to landfill and our customers can also recycle their bingo tickets after they have used them.”