如果包装没有“可回收”标志，最好别买或少买！

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如果包装上没有“可回收”标志，希望大家最好别买或尽量少买。商场免费提供的塑料袋，能不用就不用，能少用就尽量少用。谢谢大家了。

那些不能回收，不能降解的包装，最后进入填埋区，过上百年都还在那。

                               
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牧马人

不是说澳洲商场的塑料袋都是可降解的么

gzhjb

GREENS MOVE TO BAN PLASTIC BAGS IN NSW

Tuesday, Feb 3rd, 2015
The Greens have announced they will introduce legislation in the new parliament to ban single-use plastic bags in New South Wales, which is lagging other states that have already adopted this measure to reduce the environmental damage caused by plastic.

Jamie Parker MP, Greens Member for Balmain, said the Greens intend to introduce legislation for NSW to finally put a stop to this environmental catastrophe.

“Previous Labor governments have toyed with plastic bag bans or levies but never followed through, and the Liberals have done nothing to prevent plastic bag pollution,” said Mr Parker.

“South Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory and ACT have successfully banned lightweight plastic bags. There is no excuse for NSW to allow them, and we call on the Labor and Liberal parties to support this ban.

“The community was horrified at the death of a rare Risso’s Dolphin last year at Manly that had ingested a plastic grocery bag.

“An estimated 50 million plastic bags end up in the environment each year in Australia, mostly in our waterways and ocean, where they kill and injure dolphins, turtles and other marine life,” said Mr Parker.

The Greens’ legislation will introduce a plastic bag ban by the end of 2015 and be similar to other states’ laws, which ban lightweight shopping bags being given out or sold by retailers to customers to carry away goods. The ban will focus on plastic bags of less than 35 microns, which includes single-use, lightweight bags such as grocery bags with handles, and other bags used to carry away products such as take away food, or alcohol.

Jenny Leong, the Greens candidate for the new seat of Newtown, said a plastic bag ban would help to reduce overall plastic consumption and the reliance on fossil fuels, and prevent the death of thousands of marine animals.

“When South Australia stopped the use of plastic shopping bags in 2009, it showed that people very quickly changed their behaviours and brought their own bags to the supermarket,” said Ms Leong.

"When I return to Adelaide to visit my family I see first hand how easily people adapt to a plastic-free shopping experience.

“There are alternatives to plastic bags, so it is time to get on with a ban. This will be the first order of business for Greens elected to the Lower House the next parliament.

“Already some national retailers have shown they can operate effectively without plastic bags, there is no reason similar practices cannot be adopted by supermarkets and shops throughout NSW. There are plenty of alternatives available for businesses and consumers,” said Ms Leong.

gzhjb

去商场购物，在结账时，都能看到各种大小塑料袋被狂用。

cuppycake

逛逛下突然要买东西 逼不得已

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cuppycake 发表于 21-5-2015 17:55
逛逛下突然要买东西 逼不得已

备几个可以折叠的购物袋在车上，是不是就搞掂。

                               
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Have you ever wondered what the numbers, or recycling symbols mean at the bottom of plastic bottles and containers? Did you know that, while the use of all plastics should be limited if at all possible, some are safer than others? It’s time to learn a little bit about the various plastics you use and drink/eat from every single day, and what impact they have not only on you, but also the environment.

Every plastic container or bottle has a recycling symbol. The symbol is a number, ranging from 1 to 7, within a triangle. While you may think nothing of these symbols, they can actually offer a great deal of information regarding the toxic chemicals used in the plastic, how likely the plastic is to leach, how bio-degradable the plastic is, and ultimately the safety of the plastic.



Here is some information on the various recycling symbols and numbers:

The Recycling Symbols
Plastic #1 – PETE or PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

Picked up by most curbside recycling programs, plastic #1 is usually clear and used to make soda and water bottles. Some consider it safe, but this plastic is known to allow bacteria to accumulate.
It’s found mostly in soda bottles, water bottles, beer bottles, salad dressing containers, mouthwash bottles, and peanut butter containers.
Plastic #1 is recycled into tote bags, furniture, carpet, paneling, fiber, and polar fleece.
Plastic #2 – HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)

Plastic #2 is typically opaque and picked up by most curbside recycling programs. This plastic is one of the 3 plastics considered to be safe, and has a lower risk of leaching.
It’s found mostly in milk jugs, household cleaner containers, juice bottles, shampoo bottles, cereal box liners, detergent bottles, motor oil bottles, yogurt tubs, and butter tubs.ilk jugs, detergent bottles, juice bottles, butter tubs, and toiletries bottles are made of this.  It is usually opaque. This plastic is considered safe and has low risk of leaching.
Plastic #2 is recycled into pens, recycling containers, picnic tables, lumber, benches, fencing, and detergent bottles, to name a few.
Plastic #3 – V or PVC (Vinyl)

Plastic #3 is used to make food wrap, plumbing pipes, and detergent bottles, and is seldom accepted by curbside recycling programs. These plastics used to, and still may, contain phthalates, which are linked to numerous health issues ranging from developmental problems to miscarriages. They also contain DEHA, which can be carcinogenic with long-term exposure. DEHA has also been linked to loss of bone mass and liver problems. Don’t cook with or burn this plastic.
It’s found in shampoo bottles, clear food packaging, cooking oil bottles, medical equipment, piping, and windows.
This plastic is recycled into paneling, flooring, speed bumps, decks, and roadway gutters.
Plastic #4 – LDPE (Low Density Polyethylene)

Low density polyethylene is most found in squeezable bottles, shopping bags, clothing, carpet, frozen food, bread bags, and some food wraps. Curbside recycling programs haven’t been known to pick up this plastic, but more are starting to accept it. Plastic #4 rests among the recycling symbols considered to be safe.
This plastic is recycled into compost bins, paneling, trash can liners and cans, floor tiles, and shipping envelopes.
Plastic #5 – PP (Polypropylene)

Increasingly becoming accepted by curbside recycle programs, plastic #5 is also one of the safer plastics to look for.
It is typically found in yogurt containers, ketchup bottles, syrup bottles, and medicine bottles.
Polypropylene is recycled into brooms, auto battery cases, bins, pallets, signal lights, ice scrapers, and bycycle racks.
Plastic #6 – PS (Polystyrene)

Polystyrene is Styrofoam, which is notorious for being difficult to recycle, and thus, bad for the environment. This kind of plastic also poses a health risk, leaching potentially toxic chemicals, especially when heated. Most recycling programs won’t accept it.
Plastic #6 is found in compact disc cases, egg cartons, meat trays, and disposable plates and cups.
It is recycled into egg cartons, vents, foam packing, and insulation.
Plastic #7 – Other, Miscellaneous

All of the plastic resins that don’t fit into the other categories are placed in the number 7 category. It’s a mix bag of plastics that includes polycarbonate, which contains the toxic bisphenol-A (BPA). These plastics should be avoided due to possibly containing hormone disruptors like BPA, which has been linked to infertility, hyperactivity, reproductive problems, and other health issues.
Plastic #7 is found in sunglasses, iPod cases, computer cases, nylon, 3- and 5-gallon water bottles, and bullet-proof materials.
It is recycled into plastic lumber and other custom-made products.
The Bottom Line: Which Recycling Numbers to Avoid, Which are ‘Safest’
In the end, it’s really best to avoid using all plastics if you’re able. But at the very least:

Avoid recycling symbols 3, 6, and 7. While Number 1 is considered safe, it is also best to avoid this plastic.
Look for symbols 2, 4, and 5, as these plastics are considered to be safest. These are the plastics to look for in terms of human and animal consumption.
In the end, plastics will still be used, but you can certainly limit your use of the product. Instead of buying plastic water bottles or other plastic containers, choose glass or invest in a high quality water filtration system to obtain your water from. (This is best for your health anyway).

BY MIKE BARRETT

tinachen

赞成！ 感觉澳洲超市里的塑料袋用得很不环保，超浪费！

tinachen

牧马人 发表于 21-5-2015 17:30
不是说澳洲商场的塑料袋都是可降解的么

不见得。而且可降解也很很多种，目前大部分是降解成小分子量东东，实际上还是会在土壤里存在很长很长时间；真正意义上的生物可降解的产品不多，那才是真的尘归尘土归土。

cycychen

这里是很不环保，经常带着用过的去，好像自己是怪物，就这样家里还一堆塑料袋

gzhjb

刚来澳洲时，被这边塑料袋的滥用狠狠的“震惊”了，感觉就这一方面，远落后于中国国内。

a08034066568

日本的一个措施很好，有的超市你要是说不要袋子，超市会给你积分奖励，或者直接便宜你一毛2毛之类的，这个idea真的很不错，你要袋子的话也不会多收你钱

周星星1832

支持。。

cuppycake

gzhjb 发表于 21-5-2015 17:36
备几个可以折叠的购物袋在车上，是不是就搞掂。

也对啦 家里好多个都没带出门的