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1. Bag for Good?: A CDA of News Media and Popular Discourse on Lightweight Plastic Bags Ban in Australia.

Author

Napolitano, Antonella

Subjects
PLASTIC bags, PRESS, BAGS, DISCOURSE, ENVIRONMENTAL disasters
Abstract

In order to reduce unnecessary plastic usage, most Australian states have banned lightweight plastic bags. In the non-regulated jurisdictions, the two supermarkets Coles and Woolworths self-imposed a ban, encountering customers' rebellion against the end of the free bag era. The chains initially seemed to surrender to a slower transition to reusable bags, causing further protests by environmentalists. The present paper investigates the recontextualisation of the environmental and legal issue of the single-use plastic bags ban in news media and usergenerated discourse. The study analyses a collection of articles published by two of the major Australian online news outlets, News.com.au and Sydney Morning Herald, in 2017 and 2018 and the comments they generated. A corpus-assisted CDA aims at identifying the way actors and facts are framed in news discourse and user comments, also examining the linguistic means used by readers to express their position about the newspaper's views and to support environmentalist or consumerist positions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2018
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2. PAPER OR CLOTH?

Author

deBlanc-Knowles, Jaime

Subjects
*WASTE management, *PLASTIC bags, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy
Abstract

Looks at a range of countries with plans to turn the idea of zero waste into reality for plastics. Aim of Taiwan with its ban on in-store distribution of plastic bags and eating utensils; Inspiration of the plastic bag ban plans of England; Target reduction in plastic bag usage in Australia.

Published
2003

3. Green house: SOFT TARGET.

Author

Pickette, Sarah

Subjects
PLASTIC recycling, WASTE management, PLASTIC bags, REUSABLE shopping bags, SUPERMARKETS, GOVERNMENT policy, SANITATION
Abstract

The article offers information on the REDcycle program, a recovery initiative for soft plastic packaging and plastic bags administered by consulting and recycling organization Red Group in Australia. Topics include the expansion of the plastic collection across the country's supermarket, the program as response to the planned phasing out of plastic shopping bags, and the various types of plastic packaging which are considered recyclable under the program.

Published
2018

4. Plastic bag use soars in Australia.

Author

Miller, Claire

Subjects
PLASTIC bags, RETAIL stores, RETAIL industry, PLASTICS & the environment, ENVIRONMENTAL policy, ECOLOGICAL research, ENVIRONMENTAL agencies, PLASTIC containers
Abstract

The article focuses on the issue concerning the rise in plastic bag use in Australia. The issue is noted to stem from a confidential report to the Australian government, that leaked to the media in March 2008, which found that the use of plastic bags in the country rose to 40% or to 4.84 billion bags in 2007. As the environmental sector is blaming the increase in plastic bag use to the retail sector, retailers recommend a voluntary phase-out of plastic bags and argue that consumers are the one responsible for their disposal. In the meantime, the government promised a gradual phase-out of non-reusable bags to start by the end of 2008.

Published
2008

5. Calling all members.

Subjects
*ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., *BIRD conservation, *CHILDREN & animals, *PROTECTED areas, *HABITATS, *PLASTIC bags, *RETAIL industry
Abstract

The article offers information on the organization Could Croup that works towards raising awareness for Australian birdlife. The organization was established by English ornithologist John Gouldin in 1973, with the name Could League of Bird Lovers. By 1930, the organization had infiltrated schools nationwide, offering a pledge and certificate to encourage children to care for birds. Gould Group chief executive officer Ann Maree informs that the organization was Australia's first environmental program that led the federal government to implement legislation regarding the protection of tracts of land for animal habitat. Also mentioned are the percentage of plastic bags used in the Australian retail sector.

Published
2008

6. Your airport liquid diet.

Author

Craigie, Jim

Subjects
BAGGAGE handling in airports, CONTAINERS, PLASTIC bags, LUGGAGE, INTERNATIONAL airports
Abstract

The article reports on the plan to implement crackdown on liquids, aerosols and gels in international airports in Australia on April 1, 2007. All containers of drinks, perfumes, gels and similar substances that passengers want to take through the airport and on board will have to be carried in a resealable transparent plastic bag. Each container is limited to 100 millilitres. Larger amounts of liquids can still be carried in checked luggage.

Published
2007

7. BY THE NUMBERS.

Subjects
*SKIING, *SKIERS, *PLASTIC bags, *NUDITY, *SKI resorts
Abstract

This article presents statistics related to skiing. Ten thousand bags, containing information about the environmental harm caused by plastic bags, were given to guests at Falls Creek ski resort in Australia in August 2005. A million of vertical feet has been ascended by Canadian randonnée skier Greg Hill during a 145-day quest--dubbed "The Odyssey"--in British Columbia. Eighty-four persons competed in a nude skiing event (entailing multiple jumps and pirouettes) at an Austrian ski resort in 2004.

Published
2005

8. Enviro carry bags?

Author

Long, Christine

Subjects
RETAIL industry, PLASTIC bags, BIODEGRADABLE plastics, GREEN products
Abstract

Focuses on the efforts of the retail industry in Australia to reduce the use of plastic bag. Cost of plastic bags; Estimated savings generated from using green bags; Benefits offered by green bags.

Published
2005

9. Design news.

Subjects
INTERIOR decoration, PLASTIC bags, FURNITURE
Abstract

The article presents several news items related to design and decoration in Australia. In an effort to reduce the 6.9 million plastic bags used by Australians annually, bag manufacturer Lincraft has released an inexpensive Calico carry bag. The green color is extensively in demand for decorative purposes. The Panama Collection of furniture from interior decorator Dedon is made up of a synthetic fabric that is weatherproof and color-fast.

Published
2003