bacasper
Joined: 26 Mar 2007
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 Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2010 8:14 am Post subject: Good and bad news about plastic |
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First, the good news:
Plastic bag ban embraced by Chinese
Posted: 2010/03/12
From: Mathaba
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| On June 1st, 2008, the Chinese government banned the use of plastic bags in shops, supermarkets, and sales outlets all over the country. |
Now, the bad:
Tesco's 'green' bags are WORSE for the environment
By David Derbyshire
Last updated at 8:23 AM on 12th March 2010
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The 'degradable' plastic bags handed out in their millions by Tesco are more harmful than those they have replaced, a Government study has found.
The carrier bags, which are designed to break down within three years, leave behind tiny plastic particles that could harm birds, insects and mammals. |
full stories at links |
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