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Focuses on the actions taken by local authorities at Coles Bay, an Australian tourist town, on reducing the consumption of plastic bags in the country. Use of reusable paper bag as an alternative to plastic bags; Reasons behind the decision to help reduce plastic bags consumption; Information on the partnership between Planet Ark environmental group and Coles Bay retailers. INSET: PLANET ARK LAUNCHES GIVEAWAY OF CALICO SHOPPING BAGS.

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.

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.

The article offers news briefs related to the gourmet food industry in Australia as of June 2012. It says that The Builders Arms, a bar owned by Andrew McConnell was opened in Fitzroy, Victoria. It states that the new brand of pork known as Mr Trotter's was designed by British food authors Tom Parker Bowles and Matthew Fort. It also mentions the new Union Jack-emblazoned plastic shopping bags from Royal Albert.

Focuses on reducing the environmental impact of plastic bags. Background on the sources of plastic rubbish in Australia; Information on the Bag Yourself A Better Environment campaign conducted by the Clean Up Australia; Responses of several sectors to the campaign; Activities organized by several provinces in Australia to help reduce the impact of plastic bags on local environments in March 2003. INSET: PLASTIC BAG FACTS.

Presents information on several problems in the world for which teenage girls can take action. Consequences of the lack of clean drinking water and basic sanitation in West Africa; Number of refugees seeking asylum in Australia; Problems caused by plastic bag litter.

Privacy concerns cast shadow over Australia's 2016 Census. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Focuses on the implications of the plastic bag use and disposal in Australia. Information on a report of the Plastic Bags Working Group; Identification of the four areas of concern related to plastic bag use that need to be addressed; Development of options designed to addressed issues in plastic bag use and its effects on the environment and natural resources.

The author laments the average Australian's seeming disinterest in being environmentally friendly. He notes that 99% of shoppers still use plastic bags and that most people toss their free newspapers into the garbage bin at train stations rather than into recycling bins. He criticizes similar behavior in universities and the wastefulness in offices as workers leave computers and lights on overnight. He calls on scientists and university graduates to join his crusade against hypocrisy and waste.

The article reports on efforts to reduce plastic bag use in Australia. The South Australia government has introduced legislation to ban single-use, lightweight polyethylene bags. The Australian National Retailers Association in Victoria has conducted a trial to assess consumer response to a charge on plastic bags.

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.

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.

The article addresses issues surrounding the so-called 'eco-friendly' plastic bags. According to the author, many of these plastics are labelled as 'degradable' or 'biodegradable' which may confuse consumers. Factors such as ultraviolet light, heat or water may trigger the disintegration of the materials that comprises degradable bags. Two new Australian standards are being developed, one for biodegradable bags and one for bags made from a type of degradable plastic said to be oxo-biodegradable.

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.

Presents various information related to amusements in Australia. List of the top Australian walking trails; Information on the Deck of Secrets cards featuring different pubs in New South Wales; Advantages of the Safety Bag plastic bag.

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.

Reports that Armstrong World Industries, Australia's only manufacturer of resilient vinyl flooring, and already a leading user of recycled PVC, has embarked on trials to look at using recycled plastic bags in the manufacture of its flooring. Development of the process in Australia which is believed to be a world first in the category of product that is the primary flooring used in supermarkets.

Reports that delegates to a conference of the Local Government Association of New South Wales have voted to force retailers to ban plastic bags and use alternatives as a condition for consent for new shopping center developments. Retailers' rejection of the plastic bag ban; Disapproval of the plan by federal and state environment ministers in August 2003 in favor of a voluntary code that aims to reduce plastic bag consumption in Australia.

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.