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[Pledge] I’ll purchase products with minimal and sustainable packaging [Why] Is the packaging necessary or is it flashy and designed to increase sales? In today’s throwaway culture, each Australian is generating an estimated 200kg of packaging waste every year. Unfortunately, not all of that is recycled – about 1.9 million tonnes of it ends up in Australia’s landfills. Use your purchasing power and avoid products with excessive, unneccessary packaging. Buy fresh produce that comes in it’s own colourful skin rather than a wrapper and choose products that come in recycled and recyclable or biodegradable materials. [Resources] G-Online National DUMP & KEEP Awards—Environment Victoria [What] 
Buy fresh food and put them directly into your shopping cart or reuse plastic bags from your previous trips. Avoid individually packed items and package children’s lunch boxes using reusable containers to reduce waste. Choose glass over plastic and check your local council’s web site for restrictions on other materials.
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