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Mae Cyngor Cymuned Llanrug yn ymgynghori ar ddefnydd o flodau plastig yn y fynwent a byddai yn diolchgar o’ch barn.

Mae’r cyngor wedi paratoi dadleuon o blaid ac yn erbyn blodau plastig (gweler isod) i’ch cynorthwyo.

Gwerthfawrogir os gallwch ymateb drwy anfon e-bost at clerc@llanrug.cymru gan ymateb i’r ddau gwestiwn isod. Os oes rhywun yn dymuno ymateb a methu anfon e-bost yna gellir trefnu i chwi dderbyn copi caled o’r ymgynghoriad dwy anfon tecst at 07769 112875 gam gofio nodi eich enw a cyfeiriad neu drwy gysylltu ac unrhyw aelod o’r cyngor cymuned.

1. Be ydy’ch barn am ddyfodol blodau plastig yn y fynwent?
2. Ydych o blaid neu yn erbyn blodau plastig yn y fynwent?

Dadleuon Dros Flodau Plastig

• Gwydnwch a Hirhoedledd: Mae blodau plastig yn gwrthsefyll tywydd garw (gwynt, glaw, rhew, haul) ac nid ydynt yn gwywo nac yn marw, gan aros yn brydferth am fisoedd neu hyd yn oed flynyddoedd.
• Cynnal a Chadw Isel: Nid oes angen dyfrio a thocio arnynt, sy’n ateb ymarferol i unigolion sy’n byw ymhell i ffwrdd neu sy’n methu ymweld â’r bedd yn rheolaidd i ofalu am flodau ffres.
• Cost-effeithiolrwydd: Er y gall y gost gychwynnol amrywio, mae oes hir blodau artiffisial yn eu gwneud yn fwy fforddiadwy dros amser o’i gymharu â’r gost gylchol o brynu blodau ffres yn wythnosol.
• Ymddangosiad Cyson: Mae’r bedd bob amser yn edrych wedi’i ofalu amdano ac wedi’i addurno, sy’n rhoi cysur i’r galarus ac yn osgoi ymddangosiad “hyll” blodau go iawn sy wedi marw ac yn pydru.
• Argaeledd Trwy gydol y Flwyddyn: Gellir defnyddio unrhyw fath o flodyn gwaeth beth fo’r tymor, gan ganiatáu teyrngedau personol gyda blodyn hoff anwylyd ar unrhyw adeg o’r flwyddyn.
• Ymyrraeth Bywyd Gwyllt Llai: Mae ceirw ac anifeiliaid eraill yn llai tebygol o gael eu denu at flodau artiffisial a’u bwyta o’i gymharu â rhai go iawn.

Dadleuon yn Erbyn Blodau Plastig

• Llygredd Amgylcheddol: Nid yw plastig yn fioddiraddadwy ac mae’n cymryd canrifoedd i ddadelfennu, gan gyfrannu at wastraff plastig, llygredd micro plastig, a halogiad pridd a dŵr.
• Gwenwyndra: Mae blodau artiffisial yn cael eu gwneud o ddeunyddiau synthetig ac yn cael eu trin â chemegau a llifynnau gwenwynig a all ollwng i’r amgylchedd a pheri risgiau iechyd os cânt eu llosgi neu eu gadael i ddirywio.
• Peryglon Cynnal a Chadw a Diogelwch ar gyfer Mynwentydd: Yn aml, mae gwynt yn chwythu blodau plastig o gwmpas, gan greu sbwriel y mae’n rhaid i staff mynwentydd ei lanhau. Gallent hefyd gael eu dal mewn peiriannau torri, gan beri risg iechyd a diogelwch o ddarnau plastig yn hedfan a chynyddu costau cynnal a chadw.
• Esthetig Annaturiol: Mae llawer o bobl yn gweld bod blodau plastig yn edrych fel “sbwriel” neu’n annaturiol, gan dynnu oddi ar harddwch naturiol ac awyrgylch tawel amgylchedd y fynwent.
• Hyrwyddo Diwylliant “Tafladwy”: Mae defnyddio addurniadau plastig dros dro yn annog meddylfryd tafladwy yn hytrach na dull ecogyfeillgar o gofio. Oherwydd yr effaith amgylcheddol sylweddol, mae llawer o fynwentydd a grwpiau amgylcheddol yn annog ymwelwyr i ddefnyddio dewisiadau amgen cynaliadwy fel blodau ffres, heb eu lapio neu addurniadau parhaol wedi’u gwneud o serameg neu fetel.

Bydd yr ymgynghoriad ar agor hyd 31 Mawrth 2026

Llanrug Community Council is consulting on the use of plastic flowers in its cemetery, and it would appreciate your views.

The council has prepared arguments for and against the use of plastic flowers (see below) in order to assist you.

It would be appreciated if you could reply by e-mail to clerc@llanrug.cymru by responding to the two questions below. If anyone wishes to respond, and are not able to do so by e-mail, it can be arranged for you to receive a hard copy by sending a text to 07769 112875 remembering to include your name an address or by contacting any member of the community council.

1. What are your views on the future of plastic flowers in the cemetery?
2. Are you for or against plastic flowers in the cemetery?

Arguments For Plastic Flowers

• Durability and Longevity: Plastic flowers withstand harsh weather conditions (wind, rain, frost, sun) and do not wilt or die, staying beautiful for months or even years.
• Low Maintenance: They require no watering, pruning, or frequent replacement, which is a practical solution for individuals who live far away or are physically unable to visit the grave regularly to tend fresh flowers.
• Cost-Effectiveness: While initial cost might vary, the long lifespan of artificial flowers makes them more budget-friendly over time compared to the recurring expense of buying fresh flowers weekly.
• Consistent Appearance: The grave always looks cared for and decorated, which provides comfort to the bereaved and avoids the “horrible” appearance of dead, decaying real flowers.
• Year-Round Availability: Any type of flower can be used regardless of the season, allowing for personalized tributes with a loved one’s favourite flower at any time of year.
• Reduced Wildlife Interference: Deer and other animals are less likely to be attracted to and eat artificial flowers compared to real ones.

Arguments Against Plastic Flowers

• Environmental Pollution: Plastic is non-biodegradable and takes centuries to decompose, contributing to plastic waste, microplastic pollution, and soil and water contamination.
• Toxicity: Artificial flowers are made from synthetic materials and treated with chemicals and toxic dyes that can leach into the environment and pose health risks if burned or left to degrade.
• Maintenance and Safety Hazards for Cemeteries: Wind often blows faded or broken plastic flowers around, creating litter that cemetery staff must clean up. They can also get caught in mowers, posing a health and safety risk from flying plastic pieces and increasing maintenance costs.
• Unnatural Aesthetic: Many people find plastic flowers look “trashy” or unnatural, detracting from the natural beauty and serene atmosphere of the cemetery environment.
• Promotion of a “Throwaway” Culture: The use of temporary plastic decorations encourages a disposable mindset rather than an eco-friendly approach to remembrance. Due to the significant environmental impact, many cemeteries and environmental groups are encouraging visitors to use sustainable alternatives like fresh, unwrapped flowers or permanent decorations made of ceramic or metal.

The consultation will be open until 31 March 2026