Plastic Bag

Shopping bags, grocery bags, bread bags

According to NZ Plastics every New Zealander uses approximately 31 kg of plastic packaging annually and recycles 5.58 kg. The New Zealand Plastics industry generates an estimated 242,000 tonnes of plastic annually.

Reduce

You can reduce the need for plastic bags by BYOB - bringing your own bag. Cloth or reusable bags are a good alternative to plastic bags.

Where do I buy reusable bags?

Local supermarket
Retail store
Craft shops or shows
Make your own from calico fabric
Luggage or bag shop

Reuse

Here are a few suggestions on how you can reuse your plastic bag:

Use again for carrying groceries
Rubbish bin liner
Carry sports gear or footwear
Bread bags are good for carrying your lunch
Freeze leftovers
Doggy-doo bags
Bike seat cover on rainy days

Recycle

Plastic bags are recyclable.

Where do I recycle it?

Recycle drop off Centre
Look for the big red bin or Plastic bag collection bins at your local supermarket

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