Some of you may think it is difficult to stop using plastic. It is. Plastic is ubiquitous and it is made to last a very long time. It is packaged around our food. Some would even say it has started to become part of our food. It is in our make-up and personal hygiene products. It is in our clothing. However, if we put in a little thought and effort we can all reduce our usage of plastic. |
Some ideas to reduce your use of single use plastic:
Continue the challenge if travelling:
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**Drink tap water - it's much better for the environment as it doesn't require any packaging or shipping. Use a refillable water bottle and fill it from the tap. One litre of bottled water could cost $3 but for the same price you can refill a one litre reusable bottle from the tap, every day, for over 3 years! Over 90% of the cost of bottled water can be traced back to the bottle, lid or label. (North East Water - 'Drink Tap' Inf. Sheet).
Reduce - Reuse - Refuse - Rethink - Repair
If we are all a little wiser with our purchases and consumption habits,
a cleaner and healthier environment will follow
a cleaner and healthier environment will follow
Plastic Wise Benalla News Update
The “Plastic Wise Benalla” Sub-Committee spent the first half of 2019 continuing to upcycle unused or recycled fabric into reusable shopping bags. Our small team of dedicated volunteers undertook sewing either in the Drill Hall or in the comfort of their own homes. Approximately 250 bags were sold throughout the year with over 100 being sold at the Swanpool SCRAP Art Festival.
Two very dedicated ladies now continue to sew at home, with bags on sale at the Benalla Food Cooperative and market stalls. There may be potential in the near future for this Group to assist some keen young people to promote the reduction of plastic usage within Benalla.
Wendi Baker,
Plastic Wise Benalla Convenor,
Two very dedicated ladies now continue to sew at home, with bags on sale at the Benalla Food Cooperative and market stalls. There may be potential in the near future for this Group to assist some keen young people to promote the reduction of plastic usage within Benalla.
Wendi Baker,
Plastic Wise Benalla Convenor,
If you would like to be involved in this Group please contact Wendy Baker - [email protected]