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What's wrong with plastic bags?

Posted 17 April 2009

These facts outline why we must stop using plastic bags. [+]


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Plastic bags and marine life

Posted 17 April 2009

These facts shed light on the adverse effects of plastic bags on the environment. [+]


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What's wrong with degradable bags?

Posted 17 April 2009

Even using and discarding 'degradable' bags may be damaging the environment. [+]


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Biodegradable bag standards

Posted 17 April 2009

The science behind biodegradable bags is complicated - this is an outline of what you need to know. [+]


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Australian bag phase-out

Posted 17 April 2009

Much of Australia has been slow to prevent plastic bag pollution, but things are changing. [+]


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Bans around the world

Posted 17 April 2009

Countries such as China, Bangladesh and Ireland are global pioneers in tackling the plastic bag problem. [+]


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Why we should ban the bag and how Coles Bay did it!

Posted 23 April 2009

Ben Kearney, the man behind Coles Bay in Tasmania becoming plastic bag free, gives his opinion around 'banning the bag'. [+]


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