Posts tagged "Are plastic bags banned in Victoria?"

Health concerns have fuelled demand for single-use plastic, and negative oil prices mean producing plastic is cheaper than ever before.

Victoria's single-use plastic bag ban is in effect but some shop owners are still clearing through existing bag stocks, risking hefty fines.

What are the best replacements for single-use plastic bags? And how many times must we use alternatives to compensate for their larger environmental impact?

The government-mandated ban of single-use plastic bags in supermarkets has been met with resistance by those with a “yeah-but” mentality.

The Victorian government has pledged to ban lightweight, single-use plastic bags across the state after months of consultation, but the move…