Resources and Waste

Plastic Bag Free Penrith campaign project for 2011

Background - The Opportunity

Single use plastic carrier bags are a significant environmental problem, as they easily become litter and are a choking hazard for land and sea animals, with many bags accumulating in the 'plastic garbage patches' in the middle of our oceans. Switching to reusable bags is a good first step to moving from a throw-away society to adopting a more sustainable way of living, both for traders and shoppers.

The PACT Resources & Waste Group (RaW!) aims to reduce resource consumption, make better use of resources and reduce waste through recycling, reuse and repair.  RaW is involved in various projects, including a high profile campaign to reduce eliminate plastic bag usage in and around Penrith.