Plastic-free alternatives

The Government banning single-use plastic bags is a visible example of environmental stewardship – and an important step in New Zealand’s journey to Zero Waste. “The Government removing them from circulation encourages us to rethink our relationship with all single-use plastics,” says Sustainability Trust chief executive Phil Squire. The Trust’s online EcoShop offers a number of alternatives for those looking to further reduce their plastic waste. sustaintrust.org.nz