'I will not take a plastic/paper bag from stores for a week'

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"I will not take a plastic/paper bag from stores for a week but only if 20 other Singaporeans will do the same."

— Sweeteepye, Green Issues Singapore Writer (contact)

Deadline to sign up by: 20^th June 2008
21 people signed up (1 over target)

Country: Singapore

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Commit to not taking a plastic/paper bags for a week.

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well, did this as sort of trial and didn't really realise I can't change anything!

Just wanted to add that we'd love your experiences with carrying out this pledge, and your opinions and suggestions. You can email us at greenissuessg@gmail.com

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http://greenissuessingapore.blogspot.com!
Sweeteepye, 6 months ago. Abusive? Report it!
It's really easy to do - just say "I don't need a plastic bag, thanks" and quickly whip out your own pre-owned plastic bag neatly folded in your pocket and use that, or your own reusable bag. ;p
scully, 6 months ago. Abusive? Report it!
Someone asked me why I would only do it if 20 people did. That's the programme of this system and wasn't done by me. I would do it even if there weren't 20, but let's all do it together ya! :)

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Sweeteepye, 6 months ago. Abusive? Report it!
Wow, exciting that we're down to the last one person to sign! Let's hope it's before the end date of 20 June!

For the rest, please send in your views, suggestions and experiences to us for feature at Green Issues!
Sweeteepye, 6 months ago. Abusive? Report it!
Quite a few people have been wondering what to do with their rubbish if they have no plastic bags to hold them. I think for the week long pledge, it is really about awareness on REDUCING the number that we take, many of which we may not even use for rubbish bagging. I think for rubbish disposal alternatives, we may have to look towards the future of some change in rubbish disposal, a lot more recycling ,composting of kitchen and food wastes that are not recyclable (tho difficult for most of us, granted) and maybe biodegradable bags (tho there are some issues now with biofuels so there would be some contraversy there).

What are your thoughts?
Sweeteepye, 5 months ago. Abusive? Report it!

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Sweeteepye, the Pledge Creator, joined by:

scully
jeanette
agy
Ahmad Hafiz
deadorblack
Grace Tan
natasha raina
Shaaron Tan
Rachel Cai
Tina Boby
Esther Woo Ern Lin
Ang Thiam Heng
Muhammad Norhasidie
Xiu Hui
melissa
Faithh
Esther
Devagi
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