Single-use Plastic Bags
The Problem
While it’s clear that progress has been made, plastic bags still make their way into our environment. Once they do, the impacts are devastating – choking, smothering and killing the animals that ingest them.
Globally, more than 100,000 marine animals and 1,000,000 sea birds lose their life to plastic each year.
It’s a shocking reality to confront. More so for our beautiful wildlife. But there are simple actions you can take to make a difference.
Let’s look at how we can tackle the problem together.
What can you do?
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Choose to reuse!List Item 3
Buy a reusable shopping bag, preferably one that is made of recycled content or is recyclable or compostable at the end of its life. Recycled content plus recyclable would be even better!
Remember to bring it with you each time you shop.
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Stuck without a bag? See if they offer paper or a boxList Item 4
Many stores will offer you a paper bag or a box to take your groceries home in.
Boxes are a great alternative as they are reusing an item and fully recyclable.
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Bring a reusable produce bag
Single-use bags aren't only at the checkout! Grab a reusable produce bag or go naked in the vege aisle and skip the produce bag all together!
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Choose to Step Up
We're calling on you to Step Up and make a pledge towards reducing your waste contribution! Could you Step Up by saying no to straws? To bringing your own waterbottle? To composting? To buying recycled, to choosing not to buy fast fashion or refusing to purchase fruit and vegetables pre-wrapped in plastic?
There are so many ways to Step Up! And thousands of small steps together, make a big difference! Together we can all be part of the solution.
Single-use plastic bag legislation in Australia It’s certainly been a long time coming, but every state and territory in Australia has now put in place, or announced, a ban on lightweight single-use plastic bags.
This is a big win for the #BagTheBan campaign, and a culmination of the amazing efforts of so many passionate people.
Here’s a rundown of what’s happening across the country with plastic bags and otgher problematic, single-use plastics:
More Actions You Can Take
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Buy Recycled
Learn MoreWe need to purchase products made with recycled materials to create a market for the material we recycle.
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Inspire your family and friends to make a change by sharing your pledge and tagging @CleanUpAustralia #CleanUpAustralia
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