Single-use plastic bags will soon be a thing of the past at Woolworths in Wyndham Vale.
The store will be among the first in Australia to go plastic bag-free – on April 4 – following a commitment by the supermarket chain to remove single-use plastic bags from all of its stores by June 30.
Wyndham Vale, Taylors Lakes and Toorak will be the first three Victorian stores to make the change.
After April 4, shoppers can bring in their own bags for their groceries or purchase a range of reusable bag options starting from 15 cents.
Wyndham Vale store manager Zoran Nikolovski said the move would mean 3.2 billion fewer single-use plastic bags being used by Woolworths every year.
“I’m really proud that Wyndham Vale will be among the first stores in Victoria to play our part in reducing plastic bag usage,” he said.
“The Woolworths Wyndham Vale team continues to work hard to minimise our impact on the environment through various initiatives, including the minimisation of food waste. Our customers can also expect further commitments in reducing plastic throughout the store, particularly in fruit and vegetables.”
