2362 days ago

Poll: Plastic bags are banned - so what's lining your rubbish bin?

Skara Bohny Reporter from The Nelson Mail

As of Monday, single-use plastic bags have been banned. But what are you using to line your rubbish bins now?
Tell us your methods and what you think about the bag ban in the comments below.
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Plastic bags are banned - so what's lining your rubbish bin?
  • 55.7% Bought plastic bin-liners or bags
    55.7% Complete
  • 4.7% Newspaper
    4.7% Complete
  • 27.8% Nothing, I wash my bin instead
    27.8% Complete
  • 11.8% Something else
    11.8% Complete
212 votes
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Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !

An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.

Click read more for the full recipe.

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