Retail Bag Use 2002 - 2005 - 103kbOur knowledge as to what’s happening around the world on the issue of plastic bags. This is only a small selection of what is available on the web.

Information Sources and References

There are many interesting websites and reports on the impact of plastic bags on the environment. The following is a list of reports available and websites worth visiting.

http://news.google.com.au/news?q=plastic+bags&hl=en&lr=lang_en&safe=off&sa=X&oi=news&ct=title
Google search plastic Bags around the world.

http://www.pacia.org.au/
Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association is an organisation central to the political and regulatory process for the plastics and chemicals industries; is valued and trusted by the community; and membership of which is a commercial imperative for all companies manufacturing, converting or trading chemical and plastic products.

http://www.ea.gov.au/industry/waste/covenant/
The National Packaging Covenant is the leading instrument for managing packaging waste in Australia.

http://www.packcoun.com.au/
The Packaging Council of Australia is a national association of raw material suppliers, packaging manufacturers, packaging users, retailers and packaging designers/consultants.

http://www.olliesworld.com
Interactive Environmental Edu-training Program

http://www.wastewise.wa.gov.au
Waste Wise WA will provide all the information you want to know about waste. It will also give you handy hints on how to reduce, reuse, and recycle to minimise our impact on the environment.

http://www.southernwaste.com.au/schools/
The SWSA website provides information for the people of southern Tasmania, to assist in the responsible management of your waste. ... you have a business which specialises in reusing or recycling waste, and would like to be listed on the SWSA website .

www.wrc.wa.gov.au/ribbons/
Ribbons of Blue/Waterwatch WA is an environmental education network aimed at increasing community awareness and understanding about local water quality, and taking action for a better environment.

www.airwatch.gov.au/otherstuff/aboutAirwatch.pasp
The AirWatch program is a national initiative aimed at developing environmental awareness in students, specifically about air pollution.

www.ourwaterfuture.com.au/waterwise/menu_home.asp
Water Wise -Simple steps, such as installing a water efficient appliance, taking shorter showers, or making your garden waterwise can make a significant difference to your water use

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