PeteMorris Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 In July they found another huge plastic garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean, I think a very small percentage of it would be plastic for free bags. Charging for bags is a start; are we ready for plastic straws/plates and cups on the tax it more list? Or maybe we should just ban them, do you care? https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-just-found-another-huge-plastic-garbage-patch-in-the-pacific-ocean Personally, I think the companies selling stuff are hugely responsible for 'most' of the waste in our society. Once I've done the weekly shop, I find there's a huge pile of waste that just goes in the bin when you unpack your stuff and stow it in the freezer/fridge/cupboards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Personally, I think the companies selling stuff are hugely responsible for 'most' of the waste in our society. Once I've done the weekly shop, I find there's a huge pile of waste that just goes in the bin when you unpack your stuff and stow it in the freezer/fridge/cupboards. But companies don't have a conscience, its up to Government to set rules about waste and recycling, the EU were trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 If supermarkets actually cared then my lemons and limes (to name just a couple) wouldn't come* indiviually bubble wrapped and in a little plastic bag. * this is for home delivery. Your'e too right they don't care. Why is it that at the supermarkets I use they always ask if you want a bag ? If they really cared about the environment then the bags would be out of sight beneath the checkout conveyer and a bag would never be mentioned unless asked for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Went in tesco yesterday and the good quality fabric handled empire strikes back bag with darth vader on it has been reduced to 50p. There's a very good reason for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylinePhoto Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I use 10p bags all the time but i then use them in my bin in the kitchen. I never reuse them. A bit of a waste i suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Route274 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 But companies don't have a conscience, its up to Government to set rules about waste and recycling, the EU were trying. The EU is indeed very trying - thats why we are leaving It is not the place of a government to rule our lives in such petty ways - that smacks of out dated nanny state socialistic thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 The EU is indeed very trying - thats why we are leaving It is not the place of a government to rule our lives in such petty ways - that smacks of out dated nanny state socialistic thinking! Yeah, I want an environment with plastic bags everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 The EU is indeed very trying - thats why we are leaving It is not the place of a government to rule our lives in such petty ways - that smacks of out dated nanny state socialistic thinking! Yeah, health and safety, cladding regulations, they can go up in smoke as well. Damn Socialists and their petty rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little malc Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 the best answer is for shops to go back to paper bags which are fully degradable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylinePhoto Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 the best answer is for shops to go back to paper bags which are fully degradable. They have to double bag everything so instead of plastic we're shredding trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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