monica Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hi all East Dulwich SNUB are holding a plastic bag free day In East Dulwich/Dulwich on Saturday the 12th September. We would love the locals, shoppers, retailers and visitors to take part on that day by not accepting or using plastic bags. We have a number of events going on along the lane, which include giving away free cloth bags in Healthmatters and other stores, participating stores will be confirmed this week. Marilyn my fellow Snubber will be making free cloth bags to give away outside Healthmatters. We are waiting on confirmation from Veolia, if they will be giving away their shopper bags. Southwark council will also be present raising awareness of PBF day. Surburban pirate will be providing the entertainment with music from their witty collection of ditties, and Pia Randall Goddard from the skip sisters will be making purses and bags from old plastic bags.Plastic bag free day is held in Support of the International Plastic bag free day, so please show us your support East Dulwich by saying no to plastic bags.Thanks MonicaED SNUBwww.eastdulwichsnub.co.uk Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 monica Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Hi all > East Dulwich SNUB are holding a plastic bag free> day In East Dulwich/Dulwich on Saturday the 12th> September. We would love the locals, shoppers,> retailers and visitors to take part on that day by> not accepting or using plastic bags. We have a> number of events going on along the lane, which> include giving away free cloth bags in> Healthmatters and other stores, participating> stores will be confirmed this week. Marilyn my> fellow Snubber will be making free cloth bags to> give away outside Healthmatters. We are waiting on> confirmation from Veolia, if they will be giving> away their shopper bags. Southwark council will> also be present raising awareness of PBF day.> Surburban pirate will be providing the> entertainment with music from their witty> collection of ditties, and Pia Randall Goddard> from the skip sisters will be making purses and> bags from old plastic bags.> Plastic bag free day is held in Support of the> International Plastic bag free day, so please show> us your support East Dulwich by saying no to> plastic bags.> Thanks > Monica> ED SNUB> www.eastdulwichsnub.co.ukWill do...+ big round of applause to you for your public services...(BTW I now have some 5 million seeds packed in 20s in recycled envelopes for your other project...when/where do you want them?) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-240482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveT Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Put them in plastic bags for safety;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-240494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 SteveT Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Put them in plastic bags for safety;-)Oh that is BAD...SO bad...(giggling and covering mouth so can't be heard by Monica;-)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-240563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Lo very funny Steve>:D< Lady Muck the Composting scheme is now in the early day stage, you can give me the seeds I will store them away. ( I have some merchandise for you at the back of my car;-))x Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-240569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
northlondoner Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Free plastic bag day? Where can i pick mine up? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-240769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 HiI can now confirm Greetings, Roullier White, East Dulwich Deli, Chener Books are all taking part and will be giving out Cloth bags with purchases,If you would like a free cloth or reusable bag, please go along to Veolia to claim your bag or pop into HealthmattersThanks/www.mcsuk.org/www.mcsuk.org/support/how-to-help/join+mcs www.groups.google.co.uk/group/plasticbagfreewww.eastdulwichsnub.co.uk Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-241514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
star9687 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi there i was just wondering will there be any more of the original snub bags given out at this event because we didnt recieve one!!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-242562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I have seen them in the window of one of the estate agents in Lordship Lane recently - the one between Iceland and William Rose. That's where I got mine originally, so I guess they still have some left if you go in and ask? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-243047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Looks like from another thread that Reggie and his band will be singing outside Somerfields from 12pm today as part of the International plastic bag free day and dishing out cloth shopping bags. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaineasy Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I saw someone with a snub bag the other day and wondered where i can get one?? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Acorn on LL had stacks of these. Try them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HonaloochieB Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 iaineasy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I saw someone with a snub bag the other day and> wondered where i can get one??By all means fill your boots Ian. It'll make you like a girl, though. A casual/scruffy dressed one.But, hey live like you wanna live, brother. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaineasy Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 hey you didn't know that i am called mandy at weekends, I thought everyone knew. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Any excuse for a bit of Barry ManilowPS - I did not use a single plastic bag today. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaineasy Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Any excuse for a bit of Barry Manilow ----------------------------------------oh mick mac oh you came and you gave me a turkey............ but then you took it awaaaaay!!!I have been using the same five or six bags in my kitchen draw since i moved in two weeks ago, they are getting a bit tatty, I need a snub bag for sure! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lard Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Wouldn't the most green thing be to re-use an existing poly bag.That way, you don't use energy in fabricating a new cloth bag. For example, how did the cloth get to you?By re-using a poly bag you are using and not throwing away something that already exists in the world.Or doesn't that fit with the image?? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 Lard, I see your point, however if you look at how much oil and energy used in the plastics industry then in contrast using a cloth bag in comparison costs nothing. I returned from my hols this morning and I heard Plastic bag free day went really well, hopefully the message will get across that a drop in the ocean (not using plastic bags) will cause a ripple effect, locally, nationally, globally. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladymuck Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 monica Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Lard, I see your point, however if you look at how> much oil and energy used in the plastics industry> then in contrast using a cloth bag in comparison> costs nothing. I returned from my hols this> morning and I heard Plastic bag free day went> really well, hopefully the message will get across> that a drop in the ocean (not using plastic bags)> will cause a ripple effect, locally, nationally,> globally.That's the spirit Monica! Glad to see you've lost none of it whilst away. Welcome back - hope you had a nice time...now what were you on about?... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lard Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 monica Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Lard, I see your point, however if you look at how> much oil and energy used in the plastics industry> then in contrast using a cloth bag in comparison> costs nothing. I returned from my hols this> morning and I heard Plastic bag free day went> really well, hopefully the message will get across> that a drop in the ocean (not using plastic bags)> will cause a ripple effect, locally, nationally,> globally.Poly bags is a tiny part of the plastics industry.Cloth bags are a tiny part of the cloth industry.Both use energy. The cotton doesn't magically get picked, weaved, distributed to you, the bag fabricated etc.I would hazard a guess that a poly bag actually uses less energy in production, as it is quicker to make and lighter to transport.Both can be re-used, both get put in landfill at the end of their life.You should be saying "re-use" not "don't use".It's as misguided as people saying buy a new Prius or G-Whizz car. The energy to produce these new cars far outweighs any fuel savings over using an existing old Ford Fiesta.Similarly, not having kids is the most green thing you can do, as over the course of a life we consume an incredible amount, but I don't see anyone on Lordship Lane promoting "Kid Free Day"!Still, if it makes you happy, enjoy! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Lard, I wouldn't be surprised if your theory was true.However, plastic bags don't last as long. Bog-standard plastic bags would surely break after a few uses, and even a Sainsburys "bag for life" in practise only lasts a couple of months. I think cloth bags - or some sort of jute/hessian - would last a lot longer. But by all means keep those plastic bags for as long as they're in tact. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Max Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 The production and use of plastic bags has little impact in terms of climate change. And taxing them has been shown to lead to an increase in the production of heavier plastic, as sales of bin-liners rise accordingly.But they are an environmental blight in other ways. They look terrible as litter reducing our overall quality of life, and endanger marine animals especially.So - we should use less of them, but not kid ourselves it's for climate change reasons, unless we tie that reduction to a campaign looking at overall consumption. ie It's not the bag, it's what's in the bag. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Ted Max Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> taxing them> has been shown to lead to an increase in the> production of heavier plastic, as sales of> bin-liners rise accordingly.I heard a while ago that this happened in Ireland. But when I posted it on here, someone was quite abusive towards me... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMacGabhann Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Just back from a week in Ireland and observing shopping habits around me I can't say I saw a rise in heavier plastic bagsQuick question to my family in Cork backs this upI did see a lot of cardboard boxes and brown paper bags tho - this strikes me as aesthetically better if nothing elseDoes it help combat global warming? Even if proven to have effectively zero contribution, people who don't use plastic bags on principle are informing the powers that be (govt, suppliers, supermarkets) that behaviour can be changed if only leadership grasped the nettle on some of the bigger issuesNo doubt it is posturing by some people but so what? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Max Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 There are no official government stats on it, because they weren't keeping count of the sales of bin bags, not surprisingly, prior to introducing the tax. But retailers have reported the rise.http://www.cga.ct.gov/2008/rpt/2008-R-0685.htmhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/aug/11/plastic-bags-welsh-assembly Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/7669-plastic-bag-free-day-in-dulwich-saturday-12th/#findComment-247938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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