The change will come into effect in all Woolworths stores in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania over the coming weeks as part of an earlier commitment made by the supermarket giant.
The supermarket giant will gradually start phasing out its 15-cent plastic bags, with the permanent cease-sale expected to take effect in all stores across the country in a few months’ time.
According to Woolworths, eight in every 10 of their customers already bring their own bags when they shop, and the retailer is committed to encouraging the practice to boost sustainability. “We have seen our customers embrace this change with their usual eagerness to do good for the environment,” Ms Fenske said.
“We’re proud to be the first major supermarket to commit to removing these plastic shopping bags from our stores, and this change is an important step towards more sustainable grocery shopping across the country.”
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