Recycling and environmental news 11th Nov 2019…Time to say no to plastic bags…

Once again a very warm welcome to this week’s recycling and environmental news where I post about the good, the bad and the ugly…and …said very quietly Christmas…I would also like to extend my thanks to all of you who support and comment on these posts. I know how passionate many of you are about not only the environment but recycling, our food chain, and manufacture…

circular recycling the world and a green leaf

I do try very hard to keep these posts as upbeat as I can as no one wants to read doom and gloom all the time, HOWEVER…I do think we all need to be aware of what goes on around us we cannot continue to bury our heads and live in our own little bubbles while child labour deforestation, climate change, chemicals in our food chain, animal testing, fracking, starvation, food waste, etc, etc merrily goes on…

Much of it is endemic I have come to believe and unless governments and manufacturers take a stand it won’t happen and we all know why?

We as individuals and consumers need to take a stand many won’t …sheep…But I fervently hope many will…warriors…One and all we all have a part we can play…Mums, dads, grandparents human or animal we all should educate and protect our young.

 

I am not downhearted I am in this for the long game…

Many countries are paying lip service to plastic, child labour and the like…Targets are set with a deadline I see targets for 2025, 2030, 2050 …That does not hearten me…I know some things take time…Not so here…2020…

I woke up to this headline…

No More Plastic Bags In Thailand From 2020

If you’re planning to go shopping in Thailand, you should probably bring a shopping bag with you!

An example of this was when I went shopping the other day and was told at the till( I always take my bags) “No more bags madam”

Me…Is that just for today?

Cashier…No madam forever…

Me…Big smile…Great News!

In an effort to minimize plastic waste, Thailand will be curbing the use of plastic bags at shopping malls and department stores nationwide, from the beginning of 2020.

This will be the first step for Thailand to eradicate any single-use plastic by 2021.

Thailand’s Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Warawut Silpa-Archa said that the country needs to reduce its sea waste.

She told Thai newspaper, Khaosod English that it’s time for Thailand to start thinking about the environment.

So far, at least 43 shopping malls and department stores will be participating in the program.

If you’re thinking of going to Thailand next year, it’s probably best for you to bring your own shopping bags… just in case.

Next step…The Thai government is also working on a 6-year plan to ban other types of plastics including cap seals, oxo-degradable plastics, microbeads, styrofoam packaging, straws and cups.

I witnessed this yesterday when wandering among the Krathong sellers stalls…Not a sign of styrofoam all-natural products from the banana tree.

The banana, unlike many trees, although technically classed as a herb, only produces fruit once and then new trees shoot up from its base to produce fruit and the cycle continues…Instead of dumping the waste the stems and the leaves are used…Circular recycling is done simply…

Another simple idea...For me, simple ideas are the best…

Precious Plastics…They are one to watch…

Closer to home…Well not in miles but a reader of this blog Is Steve Tanham…He is making eco-bricks with his plastic and what a great idea it is something we could all do…the kids could do…So pop over to Steve’s blog say hello to him and see how he does it!

steve tanham standing on his eco brick

Thank you, Steve, for sharing this with us…x

Lots of good news today…Please share your good news stories…xx

About Carol Taylor:

Enjoying life in The Land Of Smiles I am having so much fun researching, finding new, authentic recipes both Thai and International to share with you. New recipes gleaned from those who I have met on my travels or are just passing through and stopped for a while. I hope you enjoy them.

I love shopping at the local markets, finding fresh, natural ingredients, new strange fruits and vegetable ones I have never seen or cooked with. I am generally the only European person and attract much attention and I love to try what I am offered and when I smile and say Aroy or Saab as it is here in the north I am met with much smiling.

Some of my recipes may not be in line with traditional ingredients and methods of cooking but are recipes I know and have become to love and maybe if you dare to try you will too. You will always get more than just a recipe from me as I love to research and find out what other properties the ingredients I use contain to improve our health and wellbeing.

The environment is also something I am passionate about and there are now regular columns on my blog this year. It is important that we are mindful of the world we live in…We all need to be aware of our home’s carbon footprints…where does our food come from? How far does it travel…Simple to do but if we all did it…Not only would we support local businesses but reduce our carbon footprint…

green foot prints eco system

 

Exciting for me hence the title of my blog, Retired No One Told Me! I am having a wonderful ride and don’t want to get off, so if you wish to follow me on my adventures, then welcome! I hope you enjoy the ride also and if it encourages you to take a step into the unknown or untried, you know you want to…….Then, I will be happy!

Thank you once again for reading this post I hope you all have a creative week ahead xx

 

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  3. D. Wallace Peach

    Yay for Thailand. It’s amazing what can be accomplished with a little commitment and determination. The US is making a bit of slow progress, but it’s city by city. Our government is still completely broken.

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    1. CarolCooks2 Post author

      It is wonderful… They do tend to just say what is happening here.. Like just do it no more after 2020 and everyone complies… Have a great week dezr friend 😊🙏x

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  7. johnrieber

    Recycling is the key…I will share a clip from my wife’s Kelly Clarkson Show later this week when it airs…she highlights young people inventing ways to rid plastic from the ocean, and “Aquaman” star Jason Mamoa is on to talk about his new water line sold in recyclable cans, NOT plastic…it’s a great segment and gets to the issue of plastic infecting every part of our life

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  8. petespringerauthor

    I’m glad to hear that Thailand is moving towards the removal of all single-use plastic items. I’ve got to imagine that more countries will follow suit as this becomes more commonplace.

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    1. CarolCooks2 Post author

      I do hope so, Pete… It was given out as a directive here which is what happens.. I am already experiencing that but always take my bags anyway 😊

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    1. CarolCooks2 Post author

      I know it is scary what is in most manufactured goods.. Microbeads isn’t the half of it.. Toothpaste is one of the worst.. As regards, dealing with plastic it seems that way..

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    1. CarolCooks2 Post author

      I suppose that is a step in the right direction, Miriam…I was just reading an article that Sweden now has no recycling and is taking recycling from other countries to keep their recycling plants running…How efficient is that?

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      1. Miriam Hurdle

        How interesting, Carol. I have to read about it to find out how it works. I know for our small cities, they don’t have local police department. They use the county sheriff, a way to save money.

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