Opinion
Opinion
TUESDAY 25 February 2020
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We have bins and empty them into big black bags. Sometimes need washing but empty often and it’s all good. Colleen Murray No bin liners and I use Tony’s Trash services affordable always efficient with pickup once a week and large tin bin! Highly recommend:) Rāionā Hèāling No bin liner in our house we compost our scraps and will have chickens soon. We also grow our own vegetables, and buy as little packaging as possible. Plus use shampoo bars and face wash bars over bottled. Gemma Bartlett Bin liner, and contents (50%plastic food packaging ) goes directly to landfill. It’s not ending up in our oceans as the greens would have you believe. Andrew McMahon Really frustrating that we have to then place our liners into MDC plastic bags, probably about time for them to change to bins...? Sarah Adamson Council rubbish bags are the very definition of single use plastic bags. Daz Reed
We use a couple of smallish boxes that we empty and reuse. We have different bins for recycling. The animals get the scraps anything left we burn. Denise Tidy Either line with newspaper or use compostable bin liners from the supermarket. Glenda Ann Barnes I still have plastic bags from years ago that I use and reuse and then buy the biodegradable ones or use the ones we get from buying supermarket fruit and vegetables ... Rosa Elizabeth Tate Council rubbish bags are plastic. I use them.. I dont have much in the way of other options.... Jolene Lund Nothing. Green waste goes in the compost or to chooks so mainly dry rubbish. Just rinse out the plastic rubbish bin. Amelia Petherick My bin is plastic, I just wash it after I empty it. Jess Ellis I don’t use anything just clean the bin if dirty. We compost so no gross food scraps. Stacey Adam
You will be genuinely amazed by the Great Moscow Circus. Photo: Supplied.
The aptly named Great Moscow Circus Reviewed by Morgane Solignac
It is a successful reappearance for The Great Moscow Circus. After 20 years, the production is making a magnificent return to New Zealand. Take a dive into the magical world of Russia as the show takes you on a thrilling journey of talents. There is not a second of boredom as the talented troupe showed off their acrobatic skills and wowed the audience with hoops and lassos, comedy and clowns. The ring mistress guides the audience through this great variety of acts. The evening is also punctuated by slapstick comedy which had everyone laughing, young and old. A whimsical clown was the cherry on top funwise, with a range of sketches keeping the audience in giggles. Watch out if you are in the audience, you might be picked as a volunteer to interact with this funny guy! Be prepared to spend a lot of time being
genuinely amazed, eyes cast upwards staring at the daring acrobatics above as they execute stunts and mesmerising jumps, displaying remarkable energy with every twist and turn. We held our breath when “the wheel of death” appears and when the “flying men” blindfold themselves. We look at the stage thinking, “No, they won’t do that…” But they do, with an impressive lack of fear. One of the most astonishing acts is probably performed by the daredevil motorcycle cage riders. In a cloud of smoke and rev of engine noise, they deliver a fast and furious performance of non-stop acrobatics on wheels. The Great Moscow Circus is sensational and great for all ages. You won’t stop clapping and cheering, so don’t miss your chance to discover this spectacular show. It is on in Blenheim (Corner Westwood Avenue & Middle Renwick Road, Adjacent Bunnings) until 1 March.
