Woolworths says it will hand out free reusable bags for the next 10 days as its customers get used to its ban on single-use plastic bags.
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Woolies stores in NSW, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia stopped providing free single-use plastic bags last week and the offer of the reusable bags - which would normally cost 15 cents - will only apply in those states and until July 8.
"We understand it's a big change and we know that remembering your reusable bags every time you shop isn't easy," Woolworths said on its website on Friday.
Single-use plastic bags will be banned at Coles from this Sunday.
The Coles Better Bag, a bigger, thicker and more durable bag, is available for 15 cents.
What to use instead of plastic bags to line your bin and pick up dog poo
National Plastic Bag Campaign co-founder Jon Dee has some tips to help shoppers adjust.
What can I use instead to line my bins?
- Rubbish can be put straight into bins, which should be washed every few weeks
- Food and compostable items can go in compost bins, with recyclables into recycling bins
- People who live in flats can wrap food and compostable items in newspaper before placing in a bin
- Smelly rubbish like prawn shells can be wrapped in newspaper and frozen until rubbish collection night
- Newspaper can also be used to line bathroom bins
What can dog owners use to clean up droppings?
- A good alternative is empty bread bags as they are made of thicker plastic
What do I use to pack my supermarket shopping in?
- Bring reusable bags to the shops
- For the first few weeks leave the bags on the front seat of the car as a reminder to take them into the supermarket
- Woolies and Coles will sell reusable bags priced from 15 cents in store. Woolies will provide these free until July 8
- Woolies online shoppers will be able to buy reusable plastic bags for $1 per order, or pay $3.50 for a crate-to-bench home delivery service
- Coles online shoppers will have their goods delivered for free in crates, or pay 15 cents for reusable bags
AAP
