Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says the department is looking at the possibility of reviewing legislation with a view of phasing out harmful plastic products like straws. Briefing the media ahead of participating in the department’s Budget Vote debate on Wednesday afternoon, the Minister said the possible review would look at plastic products that are seen to be harmful to the environment. “Second issue about legislation on possibly banning the plastic bags, straws and so on … … [Read more...] about Could this be the last straw?
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Drinking Straws – #StrawGatePE
Hi Alan Your article re plastic straws refers. Environmentally more friendly alternatives to plastic straws, some even reusable are available, e.g. glass, metal, bamboo, straw, pasta and the good old paper straws which I can remember using when still at school. What about initiating a campaign to ban plastic straws together with plastic bags? The latter being a cash cow for government and the major retail outlets since pay for it was introduced under the guise of an environmentally … [Read more...] about Drinking Straws – #StrawGatePE
Plastic Straw Alternatives to Excite and Amaze You
Plastic Straws now appear to be environmental enemy number one as evidenced by the Algoa Bay Yacht Club declaring their precinct in the Port of Port Elizabeth 'Plastic Straw' free and with reports of other restaurants and establishments planning to go the same route towards a plastic free environment. Alternatives do exist that are made from bio-degradable items such as seaweed, coconut palm leaves and even flour. The spectre of now only being able to stir one's drink with a digit or … [Read more...] about Plastic Straw Alternatives to Excite and Amaze You
