By this time subsequent 12 months, you will not be capable to purchase a reusable plastic buying bag from Woolworths or Massive W.
The Woolworths Group estimates this may minimize greater than 9,000 tonnes of plastic baggage from circulation every year.
The grocery store large says eight out of 10 prospects are already bringing their very own baggage once they store — however will that imply a clean transition for consumers?
Which baggage are they speaking about?
The 2 varieties of thick reusable plastic baggage the Woolworths Group sells for 15 cents and 45 cents.
They have been introduced in again in 2018 after the grocery store phased out single-use plastic baggage.
When is that this occurring?
Over the subsequent 12 months, however when precisely will rely on which state you are in — and what number of baggage your native has in inventory.
“We all know the change could also be an adjustment for some prospects and that’s why we’re phasing this modification in over the approaching 12 months,” Woolworths supermarkets managing director Natalie Davis stated.
Massive W and Woolworths will start progressively working down inventory of the luggage earlier than they’re minimize off utterly.
The Woolworths Group says this will probably be full by June subsequent 12 months.
What if I overlook a bag?
Paper baggage will nonetheless be out there for 20 cents.
“However finally, we wish to promote much less baggage altogether,” Ms Davis stated.
Woolworths’ paper baggage are produced from 70 per cent recycled paper, are designed to hold as much as 6 kilograms and are presupposed to be reused.
What about baggage for my veggies?
These skinny plastic produce baggage we’re all aware of will nonetheless be out there within the fruit and veggie part.
The Woolworths Group says it is hoping to “discover extra sustainable choices” for them, nonetheless.
Compostable produce baggage are already being offered in South Australia.
Have any states already phased these baggage out?
Yep — they have not been offered in WA since April.
The Woolworths Group says a survey exhibits 76 per cent of WA respondents assist the transfer.
Which states and territories are subsequent?
South Australia and the Northern Territory.
At this stage, they will be phased out from September.
What are the plastic bag guidelines for every state?
ACT: Light-weight plastic buying baggage lower than 35 microns thick have been banned since 2011. Biodegradable baggage and “barrier baggage” together with recent produce baggage and deli baggage aren’t included within the ban.
NSW: Light-weight plastic buying baggage lower than 35 microns thick have been banned as of Wednesday. That applies to compostable baggage, however barrier baggage are nonetheless allowed.
Northern Territory: Light-weight plastic buying baggage lower than 35 microns thick have been banned since 2011. Compostable baggage and barrier baggage aren’t included within the ban, however degradable baggage are.
Queensland: Light-weight plastic buying baggage lower than 35 microns thick have been banned since 2018. This consists of degradable, biodegradable and compostable baggage, however barrier baggage are nonetheless allowed.
South Australia: Light-weight plastic buying baggage lower than 35 microns thick have been banned since 2009. However biodegradable baggage and plastic baggage with out handles — assume fruit and veggie baggage — are nonetheless allowed.
Tasmania: Light-weight plastic buying baggage lower than 35 microns thick have been banned since 2013. Compostable baggage and barrier baggage aren’t included within the ban.
Victoria: Light-weight plastic buying baggage lower than 35 microns thick have been banned since 2019. This consists of degradable, biodegradable and compostable baggage, however barrier baggage are nonetheless allowed.
Western Australia: Light-weight plastic buying baggage lower than 35 microns thick have been banned since 2018. And all plastic baggage, it doesn’t matter what thickness, will probably be banned by subsequent month — this consists of paper baggage with plastic laminate.
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