From Boomerang Alliance
http://www.boomerangalliance.org.au/
Enough is enough! The unacceptable buck passing by our governments is choking our oceans and killing countless birds, turtles and other marine life.
We know too well the game certain states are playing to avoid implementing a ban on single-use lightweight plastic bags. NSW, Victoria and WA are the only Australian states which haven’t committed to a ban, and although they say they agree it's needed, they are trying to pass the buck to the Federal Government and local councils. The Federal Environment Minister also agrees a ban is needed but he said he would support state bans rather than a federal law.
This needs to stop. While decision makers are busy avoiding action, our oceans are drowning in plastic. States have the power to act now!
To give the oceans a voice, send a personal email to the NSW, VIC and WA Premiers, asking for a state-based ban on bags and explaining why you care about such an important issue. ( see
http://www.boomerangalliance.org.au/email_bags)
The Ministers for Environment are meeting at the end of June and plastic bags will be on their agenda. The next few weeks are critical for increasing pressure on the three remaining governments. Momentum is building to get a ban on single-use lightweight plastic bags in NSW, Victoria and Western Australia - Australians from all over the country are joining rallies, signing petitions, sending letters and calling decision makers to ban the bag. This is our chance to win this long lasting campaign.
Sending a personal email is the most effective tool of advocacy. Please take a minute to protect our beatiful oceans.
It doesn't have to be a long email, but try to make it your personal view as it will carry more weight. We just can’t afford to wait any longer.
Your contribution will be an important part of our push on plastic bags over the next few weeks. Help us increase the political pressure and stand up for our ocean's wildlife.
Many thanks for all you do.
Jeff Angel and the Boomerang team
PS: If you want to take a step further, you can also send a letter to your local paper asking for a ban on single use lightweight plastic bags. The editorial section of newspapers is widely read by the public and is monitored by politicians. (see
http://www.boomerangalliance.org.au/send_a_letter_to_the_editor_on_plastic_bags)
