Shop owners risk $50,000 fines to clear stock as Victoria’s bag ban comes into force Retail Matthew Elmas 6 November 2019 Victoria's single-use plastic bag ban is in effect but some shop owners are still clearing through existing bag stocks, risking hefty fines.
Plastic bag ban: Here’s how many times you actually need to reuse your shopping bags Retail The Conversation 8 August 2018 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?
A ‘yeah-but’ mentality stalls progress on plastic bag ban Retail The Conversation 24 July 2018 The government-mandated ban of single-use plastic bags in supermarkets has been met with resistance by those with a “yeah-but” mentality.
Why this small business owner has seen a 260% increase in sales thanks to the plastic bag ban Entrepreneurs Dominic Powell 29 June 2018 EString Bags, Australia's main supplier of cotton, string shopping bags has been reaping the rewards of the country's plastic bag ban.
