One of the environmental issues that I feel very passionate about is the banning of plastic shopping bags. I think it is fabulous that South Australia have now banned the use of these bags and hope that other Australian states follow.
I was recently at a local supermarket buying some milk when the checkout operator almost robotically went to put this one item in a bag. I should also mention that this one item was of the three litre variety so it already has a handle. The look of shock came across the girl's face when I told her not to bother with a plastic bag.
There are so many alternatives that there is really no reason to need to take plastic bags. Anyone with access to a sewing machine could be cheaply making their own reusable bags. There are some great bag patterns by
Let me know of any other favourite sites with great bag patterns
I thought I would include what I think is one of the best environmental videos.
Thanks for th links for making the bags. I have saved them and will take a very close look at each as I have lots of fabric and am just learning to sew and wanted to make my own bags. Cheers, Wendy
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for leaving a comment. I made one that was really similar to the Whip Up pattern on the weekend. It was really easy and would be a perfect to make for a gift.
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The way your groceries are automatically put into a plastic bag is annoying. I have to quickly say "nobagsthanks" as quick as I can get it out before the items are shoved in. It's always followed by a "NO bag??" That's right :-)
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is annoying.
ReplyDeleteI was talking to someone about plastic bags the other day and she was saying it would be great if the checkout operators asked if you 'need' a bag. Just using the word 'need' instead of 'want' would hopefully get people thinking. I don't know why supermarkets don't do more of a push to encourage reusable bags. It would save them money!
I have recently been on a tour of the land fill in my local council. It was incredible how many plastic bags were floating around and strewn around the fences. I think that everyone should need to go on a similar tour as it was a real eye opener.