All Discussions Tagged 'plastic' - Harringay online2024-03-29T00:41:56Zhttps://harringayonline.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=plastic&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRecycling Your Flexible Packaging @ Sainsbury'stag:harringayonline.com,2021-10-01:844301:Topic:14550262021-10-01T14:14:59.755ZJustin Guesthttps://harringayonline.com/profile/JustinGuest
<p>I am sick of seeing the amount of flexible material in my bin at home I have to say, but as a result of my work in the plastic recycling sector I know that this is a really hard material to recycle and our recycling bin is not a route we have available to us at the moment sadly. </p>
<p>I was at a conference yesterday and I mentioned during a session I was speaking at that I had a bin bag full of flexible packaging in my cellar waiting for Sainsbury's to open up their participation in a…</p>
<p>I am sick of seeing the amount of flexible material in my bin at home I have to say, but as a result of my work in the plastic recycling sector I know that this is a really hard material to recycle and our recycling bin is not a route we have available to us at the moment sadly. </p>
<p>I was at a conference yesterday and I mentioned during a session I was speaking at that I had a bin bag full of flexible packaging in my cellar waiting for Sainsbury's to open up their participation in a <a href="https://www.ecosurety.com/news/ecosurety-boosts-flexible-plastic-recycling-in-uk-with-fmcg-and-retail-leaders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">national flexible take back scheme</a> a number of retails are participating in, including Sainsbury's.</p>
<p>I have since been in touch with someone who was in the audience and who has put me straight, Sainsbury's Harringay are already taking back flexibles it seems and <a href="https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk/sustainability/plan-for-better/our-stories/2021/flexible-plastics" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here is a list of what you can save from your bin</a> if you so wish. </p>
<p>You have to take them to the store, but the collection point is a carrier back collection bin by the entrance. I have suggested they think about home delivery customers, I will let you know how this aspect develops. It's not the best solution, but it is a start and avoids it going to the incinerator at Edmonton!</p>
<p></p> GONE...Plastic Keter Garden Storage Box For Sale - £40tag:harringayonline.com,2020-10-04:844301:Topic:13014662020-10-04T23:29:00.499ZHelen Newhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/HelenNew
<p><strong><em>This has gone now sorry...</em></strong></p>
<p>Hey folks, I am selling my Keter garden storage box. It is used but still in very good condition (although currently a bit wet!).</p>
<p>The model is called "KETER STORE IT OUT MIDI WOOD EFFECT PLASTIC GARDEN STORAGE BOX"</p>
<p>This is weather proof, sits off the ground so the base stays dry and can be broken down for transportation.</p>
<p>You can also secure it with a padlock on the front hook closure if you want to be extra…</p>
<p><strong><em>This has gone now sorry...</em></strong></p>
<p>Hey folks, I am selling my Keter garden storage box. It is used but still in very good condition (although currently a bit wet!).</p>
<p>The model is called "KETER STORE IT OUT MIDI WOOD EFFECT PLASTIC GARDEN STORAGE BOX"</p>
<p>This is weather proof, sits off the ground so the base stays dry and can be broken down for transportation.</p>
<p>You can also secure it with a padlock on the front hook closure if you want to be extra secure or use it for bike storage.</p>
<p>It's the same model as this: <a href="https://www.trade-point.co.uk/departments/keter-store-it-out-midi-wood-effect-plastic-garden-storage-box/240314_TP.prd#">https://www.trade-point.co.uk/departments/keter-store-it-out-midi-wood-effect-plastic-garden-storage-box/240314_TP.prd#</a></p>
<p>Volume 845L</p>
<p>Depth 740mm</p>
<p>Height 1100mm</p>
<p>Width 1300mm</p>
<p>Pick up only from N4 1DF. </p> Zero Market N22 - Launch 1st Junetag:harringayonline.com,2019-04-24:844301:Topic:11624642019-04-24T15:01:28.148ZAna Remhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/AnaRem
<p><span>Hello,</span></p>
<p><span>We are launching a zero waste market at Heartlands High School.</span></p>
<p><span>We are currently still looking for stall holders with a zero waste ethos, particularly refill type of stalls and local producers. To apply for a stall, please visit our website</span><span> </span><a href="https://zeromarketn22.co.uk/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://zeromarketn22.co.uk/</a><span> </span><span>and click on the green button at the top which says…</span></p>
<p><span>Hello,</span></p>
<p><span>We are launching a zero waste market at Heartlands High School.</span></p>
<p><span>We are currently still looking for stall holders with a zero waste ethos, particularly refill type of stalls and local producers. To apply for a stall, please visit our website</span><span> </span><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://zeromarketn22.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://zeromarketn22.co.uk/</a><span> </span><span>and click on the green button at the top which says "Trade With Us".</span></p>
<p><span>We are also keen to work with local organisations to offer talks, workshops, classes, etc. at the same time as our market. We have a large outdoor area we are happy to share! Please help us spread the word by sharing this with your neighbours.</span></p>
<p><span>Thank you!</span></p>
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<p><span><a href="http://www.zeromarketn22.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2172943434?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="478" height="676" class="align-center"/></a></span></p> 'Single-Use' named 2018 word of the yeartag:harringayonline.com,2019-01-10:844301:Topic:11442262019-01-10T16:34:30.194ZLizhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Liz
<p>according to the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/nov/07/single-use-named-word-of-the-year-2018-environment-collins-dictionary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Collins Dictionary</a></p>
<p>The more you think about it, the more insane it is that we got used to products made from non-degradable material that we used once and discarded. How on earth did we get here?</p>
<p>according to the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/nov/07/single-use-named-word-of-the-year-2018-environment-collins-dictionary" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Collins Dictionary</a></p>
<p>The more you think about it, the more insane it is that we got used to products made from non-degradable material that we used once and discarded. How on earth did we get here?</p> Plastic Now In All Our Bodiestag:harringayonline.com,2018-10-24:844301:Topic:11287782018-10-24T16:31:23.184ZMichelehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/MicheledeBroglio
<p>Did any of you see the news and the front page of the Evening Standard yesterday saying that in the 1st tests done on humans, every sample came up positive. Volunteers from 8 countries, including Britain, all had potentially dangerous micro particles in their systems - from fish, Cosmetics including toothpaste, tap water or beer!!…</p>
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<p>Did any of you see the news and the front page of the Evening Standard yesterday saying that in the 1st tests done on humans, every sample came up positive. Volunteers from 8 countries, including Britain, all had potentially dangerous micro particles in their systems - from fish, Cosmetics including toothpaste, tap water or beer!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/human-bodies-are-becoming-polluted-by-plastic-swallowed-in-food-scientists-discover-a3968721.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Plastic now in all our bodies</a></p>
<p>The EU has just voted to ban a range of single use plastics - see article here: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45965605" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EU votes to ban single use plastics</a>.</p>
<p>We all know about plastic bags but I was just wondering what else we, as consumers and business owners in Harringay, could stop buying or selling to reduce the risks to ourselves and our families.</p>
<p>I thought of disposable razors - <span style="display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Lucida Sans Unicode',sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">What else should be on the list?</span></p>
<p>And some bars on Green Lanes have already switched to paper straws - could others follow?</p>
<p>Could Harringay become a no plastic zone?</p>
<p>In the meantime sign this petition on "Change": <a href="https://www.change.org/p/london-ban-all-disposable-single-use-plastic?recruiter=2768259&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=64af7bf577a34ddabba7ee222c83c1f9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UK Ban - All Disposable / Single use plastic</a></p>
<p></p> Plastic-free/sustainability group in Harringaytag:harringayonline.com,2018-09-01:844301:Topic:11153742018-09-01T19:31:45.618ZAlicehttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Rose155
<p>As mentioned in the thread about landfill waste <a href="https://www.harringayonline.com/forum/topics/how-the-bbc-s-secret-life-of-landfill-a-rubbish-history-changed-m" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a>, I would like to set up a community group for people who are interested in trying to tackle the problem of plastic waste. As far as I know, there is a sustainability group in Muswell Hill but there doesn’t seem to be one in Harringay.</p>
<p>The main aims of this group would…</p>
<p>As mentioned in the thread about landfill waste <a href="https://www.harringayonline.com/forum/topics/how-the-bbc-s-secret-life-of-landfill-a-rubbish-history-changed-m" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>, I would like to set up a community group for people who are interested in trying to tackle the problem of plastic waste. As far as I know, there is a sustainability group in Muswell Hill but there doesn’t seem to be one in Harringay.</p>
<p>The main aims of this group would be:</p>
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<li>To share tips and advice on ways to reduce waste in our daily lives, e.g. by switching to plastic-free/reusable/DIY alternatives </li>
<li>To work together to encourage local businesses around Green Lanes to reduce unnecessary waste and provide sustainable options to customers </li>
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<p>The above are just my initial thoughts and other suggestions are welcome. If this sounds of interest, I would like to set up an initial meeting somewhere on Green Lanes - please could you complete this <a href="https://doodle.com/poll/armqda5unxrrey5y">Doodle poll</a> so I can arrange a suitable date and place!<br/><br/>Thanks,<br/>Alice </p>
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<p></p> Free set of plastic weightstag:harringayonline.com,2017-10-26:844301:Topic:10292112017-10-26T16:33:26.578ZDomshawhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Domshaw
<p>Set of plastic dumbells with stand, taped up for easy transport. Anyone who would like them please DM.</p>
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<p>2 x 1.5kg</p>
<p>2 x 2.5kg</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2058758083?profile=original" target="_self">2 x 3.5kg…</a></p>
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<p>Set of plastic dumbells with stand, taped up for easy transport. Anyone who would like them please DM.</p>
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<p>2 x 1.5kg</p>
<p>2 x 2.5kg</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2058758083?profile=original" target="_self">2 x 3.5kg</a></p>
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<p></p> Old garden furniture/plastic chairs wantedtag:harringayonline.com,2014-10-14:844301:Topic:6905822014-10-14T15:28:55.789ZLydia Rhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/LydiaR
<p>I am looking for some plastic chairs. They don't have to be pretty, just pretty stable.</p>
<p>If you want to get rid of something like that, would you make contact?</p>
<p>I am looking for some plastic chairs. They don't have to be pretty, just pretty stable.</p>
<p>If you want to get rid of something like that, would you make contact?</p> Dramatic solution to the plastic bag problem?tag:harringayonline.com,2009-01-18:844301:Topic:868582009-01-18T20:35:04.557ZAlison Phttps://harringayonline.com/profile/Alison
Dehli is to ban plastic bags with (eventually) the threat of a jail sentence for anyone seen using one on the street. Drastic solutions to a drastic problems...<br />
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More <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jan/16/plastic-bags-india-delhi-ban">here</a>.<br />
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I'm not saying we need the threat of jail, but surely we need to be doing a bit more here than we are currently?
Dehli is to ban plastic bags with (eventually) the threat of a jail sentence for anyone seen using one on the street. Drastic solutions to a drastic problems...<br />
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More <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jan/16/plastic-bags-india-delhi-ban">here</a>.<br />
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I'm not saying we need the threat of jail, but surely we need to be doing a bit more here than we are currently? From Sustainable Haringey: leafleting against plastic bags at Harringay Sainsbury'stag:harringayonline.com,2007-11-27:844301:Topic:120072007-11-27T00:59:22.000ZHoL Site Adminhttps://harringayonline.com/profile/SiteAdmin
Just to let you know that some of us will be handing out leaflets outside Harringay Sainsbury's over the next few Saturdays, encouraging people to bring their own shopping bags and not accept free plastic bags. We are planning to be there as follows:<br />
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Saturday 1 December 10 - 12<br />
Saturday 8 December 12 - 2<br />
Saturday 15 December 10 - 12<br />
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If you would like to come along and join in, you are more than welcome! Phone Pat on 07985 620 103 for details.<br />
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Just in case you are not convinced of the need…
Just to let you know that some of us will be handing out leaflets outside Harringay Sainsbury's over the next few Saturdays, encouraging people to bring their own shopping bags and not accept free plastic bags. We are planning to be there as follows:<br />
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Saturday 1 December 10 - 12<br />
Saturday 8 December 12 - 2<br />
Saturday 15 December 10 - 12<br />
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If you would like to come along and join in, you are more than welcome! Phone Pat on 07985 620 103 for details.<br />
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Just in case you are not convinced of the need for this, here are a few facts to ponder:<br />
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Around the world, people use 1 million plastic bags every minute.<br />
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More than 500,000,000, 000 plastic bags are used every year.<br />
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At least 100,000 birds, whales, seals and turtles die every year after swallowing plastic bags.<br />
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Plastic bag litter kills people too: in India and Bangladesh, plastic bags have blocked drains, making floods much more lethal in the rainy season; in Africa, plastic bags trap water, encouraging malaria-carrying mosquitoes to breed ...<br />
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More info is available on <a href="http://www.plasticbagfree.com">www.plasticbagfree.com</a> and <a href="http://www.reusablebags.com">www.reusablebags.com</a>