The shops are not to blame for what people do with what they buy or are given to them.

Didn’t they just find plastic in Antarctica? I think this is an issue that the world is trying to change, but like all change, it will take time. The focus is that everyone seems to be on board

I think the focus needs to start on more single use plastics that can be removed such as straws, plates and cutlery. These can be banned and replaced with alternatives and we can continue to move down this path making a more significant difference and changing habits.

What about the millions of other pieces of plastic found in our environment? I think there should be harsher penalties for those who litter as whether or not Coles produces collectible items, people will still litter.

if we all focus on reducing plastic that will help build a better future

it isn’t only these types of toys you find on the beach. You find things like balls that kids play with at the edge of the water or in the water and miss catching them. There is balloons that people let go, either deliberately or accidentally. There is general rubbish that floats into the air when the trucks go around emptying bins – domestic and business ones.

Coles aren’t responsible for it once it leaves the store.

It is not surprising that people are throwing these silly things away but agree that it’s probably not Coles’ fault and more the responsibility of the consumer.

I’m not surprised. A lot of these items will end up in landfill when people get bored with them.

I agree you can’t blame Coles for people being irresponsible and leaving their trash every where.

What’s going on? Nothing happend.. I think so.

I don’t think Coles should be blamed entirely. I’ll admit I love collecting these things and have them in a bag for when the kids want to play with them.

The blame game, no one wants to take responsibility.

Not fair to blame Coles really. We don’t ban every other plastic that ends up on beaches.

” these single-use plastic toys in their stores” ? Who said they are single use? My son is still playing with them, he makes me lots of lovely soups in his toy kitchen. If you don’t want them say no to them, pretty simple.

Coles should be investing more time into making environmentally friendly products if they want to keep doing these kind of promotions. People who collect them should be more aware of the impact they have. No one person to blame here …..

I have to agree with responsibility should be taken by Coles and the Consumer/User. I think Coles should be investing in more environmental products.

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 01 Aug 2019 , 6:42 am

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  I would like to see them move in this direction and I think they might be surprised by consumer interest and participation.

it is a complicated issue and companies should have a responsibility and consumers too.

Can’t see how it’s the fault of anyone other than the people who threw/left them there. While I agree there should be less plastic out there, there should be less litterers of plastic as well.

You can’t blame Coles for this unless you are going to blame other retailers for selling plastic toys. People left them there, not the supermarket company.