shoeshine Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 It's not just Carrier Bags, it's everything "plastic". Recent news reports have identified a massive area of the Pacific Ocean which is horrifically covered in plastic detritus concentrated over thousands of square miles. Just Google the subject, or recent newspaper stories for yourselves, but in the meantime, here's a link to a sailor's view of this abomination threatening our innocent wildlife.. What are we doing to the innocents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk014b7161 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 why dont they ban it if its so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig1976 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Cynical gimmick.. People will just pay the 5p for a bag.. It's a little hypocritical when they continue to package their fruit etc in card and plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotPhil Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 why dont they ban it if its so bad This government are running out of things to ban, so don't be surprised if bags are next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 Since somewhere in Ireland banned plastic bags in shops they've actually found that more plastic waste is being disposed of than before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperman1 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 i use carrier bags for picking dog **** up my own of corse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julado Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 The carrier bag thing is a drop in the ocean compared to the excess packaging that comes with the goods we buy. For example....if we all did our weekly (or daily) shop as we do....then took a little time to take off all the unnecessary packaging (why do bananas come in plastic bags for instance) and then handed it back to the customer service counter saying this is the packaging I don't need thank you....then maybe the supermarkets might just get the message that this is a problem that far exceeds the carrier bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfish1936 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 My souvenir Netto bag hangs on my wall as decoration -- memento of a UK visit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depoix Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 The carrier bag thing is a drop in the ocean compared to the excess packaging that comes with the goods we buy. For example....if we all did our weekly (or daily) shop as we do....then took a little time to take off all the unnecessary packaging (why do bananas come in plastic bags for instance) and then handed it back to the customer service counter saying this is the packaging I don't need thank you....then maybe the supermarkets might just get the message that this is a problem that far exceeds the carrier bags. exactly,and what about other plastic products? their must be hundreds of things made of plastic that eventually get thrown out or discarded,toys,c d cases,video tapes and cases to name just a few... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savannah2 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I never use plastic carrier bags when shopping, I just place all my shopping into my rucsac. When we do our once a month shop we use plastic boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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