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Woolworths to phase-out 15-cent shopping bags in final states

Woolworths to axe 15-cent reusable shopping bags

The company has already discontinued plastic shopping bags from its stores across ACT, WA, NT, QLD, and SA.

NSW announces five-year plan to phase out plastics

The $356 million five-year plan could see lightweight plastic bags, disposable cutlery, cotton buds and more cut out by ...

Domino’s ditches single-use plastic and trials industry-first concept

In an industry first, Domino’s is also trialling a recyclable ‘lineless box’, using cutting-edge technology to apply an ...

Cleaning the oceans one cup at a time

Their business, Bettercup, provides reusable cups in various shapes for both rent and purchase to suit different budgets...
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Coles will stop selling single-use plastic tableware

Coles Supermarkets, Coles Express outlet and Coles Liquor stores will stop selling single-use plastic tableware products...
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South Australia to ban single-use plastics

Single-use plastics will be banned in South Australia, making it the first Australian state to introduce such a policy.

More to retail decline than bag ban, NRA says

Australian retail associations look beyond bag blame for fall in grocery consumption.

Victoria bans single-use bags

State government introduces bag ban at retail outlets including supermarkets, fast food outlets, convenience stores and ...