tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033465662037447681.post1463325077669892741..comments2024-03-28T10:54:32.803+11:00Comments on Zero waste and sustainable living blog : Charity and the misuse of plasticUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033465662037447681.post-33781434161315226552017-10-06T14:10:12.799+11:002017-10-06T14:10:12.799+11:00Thank you for sharing this news article with me :)...Thank you for sharing this news article with me :)Erin Rhoadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225185498560687113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033465662037447681.post-56500209678120477212017-09-19T04:38:00.168+10:002017-09-19T04:38:00.168+10:00Luckily, my city is taking steps towards compostin...Luckily, my city is taking steps towards composting. For now it is curbside pickup in certain municipalities, but like you said, that does not mean businesses are composting. This points to one problem with biodegradable products, that they are still going to landfill, defeating the whole purpose of being biodegradable. Like you say, though, this reinforces single-use mentality. For me the best option would be to make biodegradable products that are reusable. In the context of the convention I attended, the fee for entry could have included a biodegradable but reusable spoon, little bowl and little cup, which could have been reused throughout the convention. For me I wouldn’t worry about mixing flavours, but for those who would require a washing station, this could be available in some way that minimizes water use. There are always solutions, but people don’t want to do the work. Infuriating.Obibini Brunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984334987859472274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033465662037447681.post-81169891402820649312017-09-17T19:40:34.270+10:002017-09-17T19:40:34.270+10:00A story about the business behind the pink bags (o...A story about the business behind the pink bags (or a similar organisation). It's not organised directly by the charities, although they get a donation.<br /><br />http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/201858731/save-mart-fires-workers-after-safety-complaints-union<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033465662037447681.post-55115000939951853032017-08-03T19:46:05.379+10:002017-08-03T19:46:05.379+10:00Those biodegradable choices are often not composte...Those biodegradable choices are often not composted, as they require a particular industrial composting facility. Even then, the use of biodegradable does not curb the single-use mindset. Erin Rhoadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225185498560687113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033465662037447681.post-28140167737319765132017-07-18T07:36:14.658+10:002017-07-18T07:36:14.658+10:00100% agree!! I went to a health food convention in...100% agree!! I went to a health food convention in March and for the most part, the businesses that set up tables discuss the importance of sustainability in our food system. That is fine and dandy, but how many of them gave taste tests in plastic containers? Of those who opted for biodegradable materials, how many actually composted, as opposed to sending the waste to landfills? I honestly found it overwhelmingly shocking. Sure, it was great to have a taste of some new products, but most I would not even buy anyways, as I prefer to make my food from scratch; even the “healthy” versions of junk foods are just that: junk food!<br />http://obibinibruni.org/Obibini Brunihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984334987859472274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033465662037447681.post-73585112493555001672014-09-17T08:51:26.290+10:002014-09-17T08:51:26.290+10:00Thanks! I was nervous about putting this up. I did...Thanks! I was nervous about putting this up. I did not want people to feel like I was attaching charities. Erin Rhoadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225185498560687113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033465662037447681.post-48743504380113857612014-09-16T11:39:06.673+10:002014-09-16T11:39:06.673+10:00I completely agree with you! Another thought: why ...I completely agree with you! Another thought: why can't we have South Australias system of recycling of bottles here in the ACT? Heikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037138562208185393noreply@blogger.com