Comments on: Could Kiama Ban Plastic Bags? http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/ An experiment in Australian household sustainability Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:52:58 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-9099 Darren Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:50:11 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-9099 <p>@vicki: That's awesome. We've bought some tulle bags for putting fruit and vegies in, so we've even been able to do away with those plastic bags now too.</p> @vicki: That’s awesome. We’ve bought some tulle bags for putting fruit and vegies in, so we’ve even been able to do away with those plastic bags now too.

]]> By: vicki http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-8944 vicki Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:08:24 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-8944 <p>yes, absolutely! plastic bags are just an unnecessary habit. We don't use them anymore to line the kitchen rubbish bin, instead we wrap up uncompostable kitchen scraps in newspaper. If they're not provided people will quickly adjust and find a better way</p> yes, absolutely! plastic bags are just an unnecessary habit. We don’t use them anymore to line the kitchen rubbish bin, instead we wrap up uncompostable kitchen scraps in newspaper. If they’re not provided people will quickly adjust and find a better way

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-8201 Darren Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:15:32 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-8201 <p>@king kong: It's not really that simple. Plastic bags are a waste of resources and energy to produce for a single-use throw-away product. They find their way into rivers and drains, and then into the ocean, where they kill wildlife. It doesn't matter if your country is already polluted or not, widespread use of plastic bags is bad news.</p> @king kong: It’s not really that simple. Plastic bags are a waste of resources and energy to produce for a single-use throw-away product. They find their way into rivers and drains, and then into the ocean, where they kill wildlife. It doesn’t matter if your country is already polluted or not, widespread use of plastic bags is bad news.

]]> By: king kong http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-8166 king kong Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:47:09 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-8166 <p>it depends on if you have alot of poloution in your country and if you do ban them and if you don't keep them.</p> it depends on if you have alot of poloution in your country and if you do ban them and if you don’t keep them.

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-7763 Darren Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:44:50 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-7763 <p>@Paola: Welcome! There are a few people around Berry with similar goals and ideals, so you're definitely among like-minded people. Have you linked up with Berry FutureCare? They've been doing some good things. Let me know how you go in your efforts, and stay in touch!</p> @Paola: Welcome! There are a few people around Berry with similar goals and ideals, so you’re definitely among like-minded people. Have you linked up with Berry FutureCare? They’ve been doing some good things. Let me know how you go in your efforts, and stay in touch!

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-7761 Darren Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:43:14 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-7761 <p>@Wilson: Yes, it was Bundanoon. It's just up the mountains from us here. It's very inspiring, and would be a fantastic goal to work towards!</p> @Wilson: Yes, it was Bundanoon. It’s just up the mountains from us here. It’s very inspiring, and would be a fantastic goal to work towards!

]]> By: Paola http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-7756 Paola Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:02:06 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-7756 <p>Just stumbled on your blog and have enjoyed having a look around. I am a bit further down the coast in Berry, making changes bit by bit to live more sustainably. Look forward to reading more about your doings.</p> Just stumbled on your blog and have enjoyed having a look around. I am a bit further down the coast in Berry, making changes bit by bit to live more sustainably. Look forward to reading more about your doings.

]]> By: Wilson Pon http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-7718 Wilson Pon Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:42:53 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-7718 <p>Darren, I heard from the news that a small town in Australia have been voted not to sell any bottled mineral water inside the town. I think this act should be carried out in all around the world too!</p> Darren, I heard from the news that a small town in Australia have been voted not to sell any bottled mineral water inside the town. I think this act should be carried out in all around the world too!

]]> By: Chrissy http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-7684 Chrissy Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:20:30 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-7684 <p>Hi Darren</p> <p>Well of course I'd love to see this! I know Kangaroo Valley also ditched plastic bags I think in 2003? Have a look at this link http://plasticbags.planetark.org/go-plastic-bag-free/towns.cfm which may help initially</p> <p>The biggest problem will be the bigger retailers (who will remain nameless! ;-) coming on board</p> <p>I get very excited when I read ideas like this.....</p> <p>Cheers Chrissy</p> Hi Darren

Well of course I’d love to see this! I know Kangaroo Valley also ditched plastic bags I think in 2003? Have a look at this link http://plasticbags.planetark.org/go-plastic-bag-free/towns.cfm which may help initially

The biggest problem will be the bigger retailers (who will remain nameless! ;-) coming on board

I get very excited when I read ideas like this…..

Cheers Chrissy

]]> By: Life is better Barefoot http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-7672 Life is better Barefoot Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:03 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-7672 <p>Kiama should be plastic bag free for sure! I'm appalled that the Australian supermarkets still use them - take them away and then everyone will suddenly remember to take their own. I'm sure most households already have a collection of them. Maybe we need a re-spin of the anti smoking in pubs commercials... If the Irish can...(6 years ago!!!)... then surely we can.</p> Kiama should be plastic bag free for sure! I’m appalled that the Australian supermarkets still use them – take them away and then everyone will suddenly remember to take their own. I’m sure most households already have a collection of them. Maybe we need a re-spin of the anti smoking in pubs commercials… If the Irish can…(6 years ago!!!)… then surely we can.

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-7668 Darren Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:16:56 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-7668 <p>@Christian: Yes, I read about Bundanoon last night! What fantastic news! We actually discussed that at the KSAC meeting as well, but thought the plastic bag project would be easier to achieve and would be a good first step before tackling something bigger.</p> @Christian: Yes, I read about Bundanoon last night! What fantastic news! We actually discussed that at the KSAC meeting as well, but thought the plastic bag project would be easier to achieve and would be a good first step before tackling something bigger.

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-7667 Darren Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:14:24 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-7667 <p>@Greenfumb: Yeah, we used to have paper grocery bags here too when I was a kid (30+ years ago!). They could be made from recycled paper, and since they don't need to be bleached they shouldn't be too hard on the environment to manufacture. Certainly not as bad as plastic bags. We keep a supply of the fabric grocery bags in our cars for grocery shopping - they're great, since they're so strong and hold a lot more than plastic bags. They also keep their shape a bit better, so your groceries pack better in the car.</p> @Greenfumb: Yeah, we used to have paper grocery bags here too when I was a kid (30+ years ago!). They could be made from recycled paper, and since they don’t need to be bleached they shouldn’t be too hard on the environment to manufacture. Certainly not as bad as plastic bags. We keep a supply of the fabric grocery bags in our cars for grocery shopping – they’re great, since they’re so strong and hold a lot more than plastic bags. They also keep their shape a bit better, so your groceries pack better in the car.

]]> By: Christian http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-7666 Christian Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:11:27 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-7666 <p>Of course they could. Anything is possible, you just need viable alternatives. My wife and sisters have a children's clothes business and they use recycled paper bags with twine handles, this makes it nice as well as sustainable.</p> <p>On another note, Bundanoon has just announced a ban on bottled water. Small towns are leading the way!</p> Of course they could. Anything is possible, you just need viable alternatives. My wife and sisters have a children’s clothes business and they use recycled paper bags with twine handles, this makes it nice as well as sustainable.

On another note, Bundanoon has just announced a ban on bottled water. Small towns are leading the way!

]]> By: Greenfumb http://green-change.com/2009/07/09/could-kiama-ban-plastic-bags/#comment-7663 Greenfumb Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:32:42 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=1245#comment-7663 <p>When I was a kid in NZ we always put our groceries into brown paper bags and cardboard boxes. They weren't recycled of course but they could be now. In fact they could made from recycled paper and added to your compost.</p> When I was a kid in NZ we always put our groceries into brown paper bags and cardboard boxes. They weren’t recycled of course but they could be now. In fact they could made from recycled paper and added to your compost.

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