But we did adjust, eventually. Paper and reusable bags now feel like they’ve been around forever - and we can do it again. “I am absolutely over the moon that these single-use and hard-to-recycle plastics are going to be banned, said environmental activist and educator Kate Hall.
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The bans will phase out hard-to-recycle food and drink packaging made from PVC and polystyrene, as well as some degradable plastic products. Here are her top picks to help go without the plastic: Kate Hall s favourite NZ-made reusables
A jar with a sock cosy as a travel mug (free)
Tupperware from the kitchen cupboard (free)
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