The supermarket giant says 80 per cent of its customers are already bringing their own bags when doing their groceries, but acknowledges the change 'may be an adjustment'.
By this time next year, you won't be able to buy a reusable plastic shopping bag from Woolworths or Big W.
The supermarket giant says eight out of 10 customers are already bringing their own bags when they shop — but will that mean a smooth transition for shoppers?The bags will be phased out gradually, the Woolworths Group says.They were brought in back in 2018 after the supermarket phased out single-use plastic bags.Over the next year, but when exactly will depend on which state you're in — and how many bags your local has in stock.
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