South Australia Leads The Way

The state of South Australia (SA) is phasing out plastic bags and I believe the other Australian states should follow. SA is also the only state in Australia offering cash-back for bottles and cans.

In fact, let the world follow. Not that SA is the only place in the world to ban these bags: San Francisco and China are two that come to mind.

Imagine if all of Australia banned plastic bags: we would see five billion plastic bags less in our landscapes and oceans. The birds, whales, seals and turtles out there who are hurt and choked by such items would be much happier as well. 

Travelers can do their bit by refusing plastic bags when offered at shops anywhere. Take along the backpack or material bag and lets reuse bags not throw them away to kill and maim our wildlife and pollute our environments.