Guest Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I have just been inspired by an article on Countryfile this evening. Plastic packaging used to package some fruit ( e.g. apples, pears) and frozen food packaging used for veg, chips etc. In fact it's plastic bag packaging that if stretched doesn't break, can be recycled with plastic carrier bags! If 50 people read this post and I have taught them something they didn't know, then I will be a happy ppp. Thanks for reading! ppp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I didnt know that.. now if only we had plastic bag reycling around here... used to be in a few supermarkets but they have all removed them , with the use of own bags they don't get many , asked why and reply was those who use the plastic bags reuse them at home or don't bother as they are the ones who don't have own bags so don't see a need... or something like that... as they don't use own bags recycling is not their priority... Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 (edited) I sometimes take my carrier bags to charity shops. That said - my council takes carriers anyway. Edited October 24, 2010 by louby loo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 it is one thing they don't take from the doorstep collection.. everything else.. they leave them in the boxes if we put them out... Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Yes I saw that and it was so good to think that it can be rescued it only someone would! They also showed kitchen cupboard doors and a kitchen surface made from recycled materials. I love Countryfile and this week I was really concerned about the way the cows were being farmed in America! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mundia Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I love Countryfile and this week I was really concerned about the way the cows were being farmed in America! If you are concerned about the American style 'Battery cow farming' coming to the UK, you might be interested in the notinmycuppa campaign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Yes I've logged on and done that! Thanks for that mundia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyanne Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 My local supermarkets are all pretty good at taking the carrier bags, and I shove in all the sweetcorn bags etc. Interestingly, I get a face wash from one (the supermarket's own) and that also says to recycle it in the in-store carrier bag recycling facility. Now what can I do about a hubby that insists on plastic bags for one bulb of garlic or one parnsip...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 My husband would want a cure for buying reusable bags.. I just love the designs and styles... my Pudsey one is in constant use and when hubby went into hospital the nurse wanted it.. My car boot is full of shopping bags! along with the cool bags I use for shopping too... ( apart from the one the cat has decided to use as his bed.. must be warm in there!) Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Over 100 views! Marvellous! I had a thought today, as you do, well I do occasionally - bread bags be the same category plastic as I described? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 My husband would want a cure for buying reusable bags.. I just love the designs and styles... my Pudsey one is in constant use and when hubby went into hospital the nurse wanted it.. My car boot is full of shopping bags! along with the cool bags I use for shopping too... ( apart from the one the cat has decided to use as his bed.. must be warm in there!) Inge ohhh... you and me too!!!! (nice one from cancer research last week) I'm driving my daugher mad with the amount I've got. Although my favorite by far for actual 'big shops' are the small 15p Ikea bags. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyanne Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Over 100 views! Marvellous! I had a thought today, as you do, well I do occasionally - bread bags be the same category plastic as I described? Definitely! And just the right size for a weeks worth of bags and to fit into the holder at the supermarket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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