GREEN is likely to be Phuket's favorite color this Valentine's Day as the plan to eradicate plastic from the island finds a base for activities at Central Festival shopping mall.

Over three days from February 13, Phuket's residents and tourists will be invited to ''Keep Phuket Green'' with a series of shows, events and talks.

About 60 exhibitors will be involved in a special display area that will run from 2-6pm daily. Reduce Reuse Recycle . . . and Responsibility . . . will be the themes.

Several retailers will promote environmentally friendly products including BIO-D bags ahead of the two baht per plastic bag charge across major retailers on Phuket that is about to come into effect.

The booths are set up in the old Phuja area, opposite Starbucks.

Organisers are urging visitors to bring 10 plastic bags and trade them in for a reusable bag at the event.

Sunday February 14 will bring the formal launch of Governor Wichai Praisa-ngob's waste reduction strategy at 4pm.

Talks and events are as follows:

Saturday February 13

2.20pm John Gray, Marine Rubbish and Puerto Princesa in the Philippines as a good eco island example.

2.55pm K Kae from Wongpanit on making money from trash

3.30pm K Arnfinn from Six Senses about resort eco-programs that work

3.50pm K Jeab on Big Bin Chiang Mai and how we can learn from their experiences

Fashion show from Pet and Pear

Monday February 15

3.50pm Nick Anthony, Phuket waste crisis and Protect the Andaman

4.25pm K Aim of the Turtle Foundation

5pm OB Wetzell on eco building and design sustainability

20 minute talk, 10 minutes of questions.