Update on the campaign to ban single use plastic bags in Auckland

As California moves to ban single use plastic bags and the threat of plastic in our oceans grows greater the campaign in Auckland builds momentum. Grey Lynn 2030 Waste Away is supporting Steph Borelle’s petition to ban plastic bags.  Last week she presented to the public forum of the Environment, Climate Change and Natural Heritage Committee. In…

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Look who’s signed up for Plastic Bag Free Day!

GreyLynn2030

Both Countdown supermarkets in Grey Lynn are supporting  Waste Away’s Plastic Free July initiative as well as many of the other fantastic retailers in Grey Lynn – NO plastic bags on 31st July …. and if you feel truly inspired, try cutting them out of your life altogether!! Other retailers to sign up include: Farmville…

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Plastic Bag Free Auckland

This article first appeared in the June edition of Ponsonby News  Waitemata Waste Away is an action group of Grey Lynn 2030 comprised of passionate locals tackling issues around waste minimisation and education, particularly in our area.   We have been called “Eco Ninjas” which is a pseudonym we feel perfectly reflects our mission lower emissions…

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Plastic Bay Free Day Grey Lynn 31 July

As part of Plastic Free July Grey Lynn 2030 waste away is asking local retailers to go plastic bag free on Thursday 31 July. We’d love to see the local community avoid single use plastic items. Campaign for plastic bag free Auckland Gathers Steam Sign the petition here      

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Making Auckland Plastic-Bag Free

There is growing public opposition to single-use plastic bags and many cities and countries around the world are introducing bans to reduce litter and conserve resources.  Recently an on-line petition has been circulating calling for Auckland to follow suit. Denise Roche, waste spokesperson for the Greens is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday 6th May…

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