In the lead up to World Environment Day on June 5, BIG W has announced that its stores across Australia are phasing out soft reusable plastic shopping bags as part of the retailer’s commitment to make a positive change for the planet.
Over the coming weeks, BIG W will run down stock of 15-cent and larger 45-cent reusable plastic shopping bags in stores nationwide, in a move to remove over 480 tonnes of plastic from circulation annually.
With many BIG W shoppers already in the habit of bringing their own bags when they shop, the retailer is continuing to encourage customers to use their own bags to reduce the environmental impact, rather than buying them in store. BIG W paper bags and reusable bag options will be available to those who need them.
BIG W, as part of Woolworths Group, also follows in the footsteps of Woolworths Supermarkets, following the national phased removal of the supermarket’s 15-cent plastic bags earlier this year.
Do not worry there will be alternative options available for purchase in store, including a new 99-cent reusable bag which is made from at least 70% recycled content