Tiwai Point owner Rio Tinto criticised over gifts to Bluff school pupils
The contents of goodie bags given to Bluff school children has led to Rio Tinto’s attitude to the environment being called into question again.
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The contents of goodie bags given to Bluff school children has led to Rio Tinto’s attitude to the environment being called into question again.
By Matthew Rosenberg, Local Democracy Reporter The contents of goodie bags given to Bluff school children has led to Rio Tinto's attitude to the environmen
A plastic-heavy goodie bag given to Bluff School pupils has copped widespread criticism. Photo: Marcus Lush Tiwai Point aluminium smelter owner Rio Tinto last week donated plastic drawstring bags to Bluff School students, the contents of which included plastic drink bottles, plastic straws, lollipops and balloons. But the donation sparked an outcry online, viewed by many as a slap in the face from an organisation already under scrutiny for the management of waste from its plant. Broadcaster and Invercargill city councillor Marcus Lush was outspoken about the offering, tweeting it "pretty mu...