Environment Minister Nick Smith has rubbished the idea of phasing out single-use plastic bags in New Zealand, saying that the Government was "not giving any consideration to a ban nor do we think it's justified” however he would consider the petition when it was presented. How can you help? 1) Share this petition with people you know. Petition link: http://www.tinyurl.com/banbagsnz 2) Encourage your friends and family to consider supporting this campaign to phase out single-use plastic bags. 3) Write to the Environment Minister Nick Smith to let him know that the Government should be giving consideration to phasing out plastic bags. 4) Join our Facebook 'event' to read and join the discussions taking place about single-use plastic bags. Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/404641779735615/409967465869713/ Read more: http://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/68898535/plastic-bag-phaseout-plan-rubbished --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Seas Our Future Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram