Today there is a discussion in Ghana about the disposal of rubbish which is becoming a big issue as there doesn't seem to be an effective policy. The rubbish that is collected in just dumped into a big hole with no provision made for different types of waste.
One thing that struck me on my last visit to the UK was the lack of plastic bags. Where once everyone had lots of plastic bags around their homes taking up drawer and cupboard space now it is very difficult to find one even when you need one.
How different from here where they are handed out in profusion and the checkout girls look at your very strangely if you refuse one. We have a couple of cupboards full of the things already after only a few months in the country and I have no idea what to do with them.
This week in the budget there was a levy introduced on plastic items but no mention was made of plastic bags.
I only hope it won't be long before there is a charge made for each plastic bag used as was done in Hong Kong and there people started using alternative bags for their purchases without any negative effects on their shopping habits.
Cutting down on the use of plastic bags will have a positive effect on the environment with very little effect on daily life.
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