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THE WA BAG BAN
The Western Australian Government introduced a ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags from 1 July 2018.
From 1 January 2019 it is illegal for any retailer in Western Australia to provide lightweight plastic shopping bags.
The ban applies to all lightweight plastic shopping bags which have a thickness of 35 microns or less, including degradable, biodegradable and compostable bags. The new laws affect all retailers – including grocery stores, takeaway food, pharmacies, and even markets.
The National Retail Association has partnered with the Western Australian government to help retailers navigate the new compliance issues, find alternative bag solutions, and to help retailers manage consumer sentiment to minimise negative impacts on their businesses.
NRA campaign
Report a suspected banned bag
From 1 January 2019, you can report a bag you suspect to be a banned bag via the button below. The report takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Please check which bags are banned and which are allowed before making a report.
KEY DATES FOR RETAILERS
Fines apply for anyone who provides false or misleading information about a banned bag.
Retailers must phase out existing stocks of banned bags by
31 December 2018.
Substantial fines apply for retailers that provide banned bags to customers.
See what other retailers are doing
Thousands of retailers in Western Australia have not only stopped supplying lightweight plastic bags, but many have moved to more sustainable options.
The National Retail Association team continues to visit retailers out on the streets in WA ...
Big thanks to Joshua @glengarry_coffee_house who supports the elimination of single use plastic bags in his business and for owning his impact on the environment. Great work! #ownyourimpactwa #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #glengarry
Dec 4

Diane at The Oven Door Bakery has eliminated single use plastic bags forever & now uses printed cloth bags. Fabulous work! #bagbanwa #glengarryshoppingcentre #national_retail_association
Dec 4

Nadia @bocellisespresso in Perth city has a smile for her customers & is happy to supply paper bags instead of plastic. Good work! #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #forrestchaseperth #perthcoffee
Nov 26

Bree @laveencoffee is going into saving our planet in a big way- not only using paper bags but recycling coffee lids. Keep up the great work! #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #ownyourimpactwa #rainesquareperth
Nov 26

Emma @brezelbrothersperth is all for a paper bag for her great pretzel product. Good work! #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #pretzelperth #rainesquareperth
Nov 26

Melissa & Darian @cocolatwa in Raine Square, Perth - thank you for supporting the ban for plastic. Great work guys! #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #coffeecafe #rainesquare
Nov 26

These ladies are from #@tartinetrinity in the CBD Perth and they welcome the change from plastic to paper bags with excitement. Great work! #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #perthcbd #trinityarcadeperth
Nov 26

Hi there! Meet Luke @meetandbun in Trinity Arcade, Perth to grab an awesome burger served in paper bags & containers. Well done! #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #perthburgers #perthcbd
Nov 26

Another champion, Anton @verdebrio.myaree is minimising plastic in his business & has made a conscious decision by also using glass bottles. Good Work! #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #myaree #ownyourimpactwa
Nov 19

Zena @soulorigin Belmont is proud to be using paper bags, as she is owning her own impact & also making changes with other sustainable options in this eatery. Well Done! #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #ownyourimpactwa #belmontforum
Nov 19

Ana from #labellepatisserieau - Belmont is all smiles as she delivers her beautiful product to customers in paper bags. #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #belmontforum #ownyourimpactwa
Nov 19

Dan is from Salsas in Belmont- he is doing a great job supporting the Bag Ban by using only paper bags. #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #belmontforum
Nov 19

This is Vicky at #rolldvietnamese in Belmont Forum - she is happy to be providing paper bags for her lovely fresh food. #bagbanwa #belmontforum #national_retail_association #retail
Nov 19

This is Rahul at #cocosfriedchicken in Thornlie he has a tasty menu to eat in or his takeaway is in great support of the bag ban with paper only in his business. Great job Rahul! #bagbanwa #thornlie #national_retail_association #food
Oct 2

Saffron is an advocate for the environment she is from the Saltwater Fish Bar in Byford offers tote bags for customers and are always looking for more sustainble options. Good work! #reuseablebag #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #byford
Sep 12

The Owner, Teaghan @figandivycafe in Byford is all smiles & proud to be plastic bag free in her business. Great Work! #byford #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #cafe #ownyourimpactwa
Sep 12

Gillian @cartridgeworld is on board with taking plastic bags out of her business. Thank you! #retail #bagbanwa #shopping #national_retail_association #midland #reuseablebags
Sep 12

Tyler from @my_health_market_midland is pro reusable bags & thinks the plastic bag ban is a great start. Thanks for your support. #retail #bagbanwa #midland #national_retail_association #shopping
Sep 12

The Salvation Army @salvosau in Midland are not shy in supporting WA's bag ban. Good job guys! #bagbanwa #retail #shopping #midland #national_retail_association
Sep 12

These friendly ladies, Lesley & Connie @therobotbunfactory in Midland have an eye for the future and don't use plastic in their quirky robotic cafe. Great job ladies! #bagbanwa #midlandcafe #national_retail_association #retail
Sep 12

Leanne @schlice_perth doesn't serve her desserts on plastic - she has made then to enjoy on paper tray & bags. Well done! #plasticbagban #coventrymarkets #national_retail_association #bagbanwa #perth
Sep 6

This guy Matt @eco.revolution is an Eco Warrior with paper bags, products & workshops. Fantastc Work Matt! #bagbanwa #coventrymarkets #national_retail_association #morley #ownyourimpactwa
Sep 6

This is Arena @dunnandwalton she is super proud to support the environment. It is second nature to her, as it has always been her family's view. Organic, recycle, compost, using glass- Awesome work! Check out the trolley - all the trolleys plastic handles have been replaced with wood. #ownyourimpactwa #retail #national_retail_association #perth #bagbanwa
Sep 5

Jena & Kyra @grindzeroscarborough are fully supportive of the plastic bag ban and have a positive ideas towards zero waste. Did u know you if you carry a large paper bag when traveling you have an instant ironing board? Very clever Jena - thanks for the tip! #ownyourimpactwa #bagbanwa #scarboroughcafe #national_retail_association #perth
Sep 5

Skate in & see Mitch @lividskatecafe to see that using paper products is easy, easier than learning how to skate maybe? Great job! #scarboroughcafe #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #plasticfree
Sep 5

These guys, Cleo & Kael @healthfreakscarborough are super at looking after the environment by not having plastic bags and supporting the bag ban in WA. Great job! #healthyfood #cafe #perth #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Sep 5

Samantha at Scarborough 7 day Chemist not only uses paper, but offers this tote which is printed with their business name. Great advertising to customers. #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #chemist
Sep 5

This is Val & Fei at Canteen by Lexis Scarborough - they have ditched the plastic for paper only. Good job! #cafe #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #plasticbagban
Sep 5

Hey Johanny @lakelandsmultiservice has been a proud supporter of using paper bags..so proud that he has printed them with the Aussie flag. Great Work! #bagbanwa #retail #national_retail_association #fixthings
Sep 5

Chris @fremantlehealthfoods is keeping the plastic bag ban message simple, however, he also offers many more sustainable options in store too. #plasticbagban #freolife #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 28

You wont find plastic here @papercupsouthfreo - No Way! says Lauren. There are also so many other alternatives which they are using to consider our environment - Well Done! #plasticbagban #cafe #national_retail_association #ownyourownimpactwa
Aug 27

Audrey & Flo (pic) @thestorehousefremantle have heaps of sustainable options for customers from alterntive material bags to free jars. Awesome work & thanks for supporting the WA Bag Ban. #thestorehousefremantle #ownyourownimpactwa #national_retail_association #plasticbagban #fremantleshopping
Aug 27

Ella & Teina @salsa are pretty cool using paper for their customers. #plasticbagban #kwinanamarketplace #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 26

Tony @misterminit is up with all the options available for his business- he uses paper, velvet gift bags & great nylon shoe bags - Great Work! #plasticbagban #kwinanamarketplace #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 26

Kelvin @jesters definitely has paper bags and has also requested head office to reduce their packing plastic too. #plasticbagban #kwinanamarketplace #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 26

Andy @caffissimo is keeping it simple with his paper bags. #plasticbagban #kwinanamarketplace #cafe #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 26

Angela (left) the Owner @samudera_mandurah & Abbey (right) were happy to chat about the plastic bag ban, she absolutely LOVES it! In actual fact her coffee is delivered to her in recycle tins instead of packaging- plastic free zone here! Keep up the great work! #plasticbagban #mandurahforeshore #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 22

Aran has a beach theme happening @theforeshorecafe so no plastic to be seen - Good work! #plasticbagban #mandurahforeshore #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 22

@thehummingbirdwatersidecafe Amber is using paper for the customers and locally made reusable bags - Great Job! #reusablebags #mandurahforeshore #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 22

Ankita @blackboard_by_foodnco is proud of her decision to go paper in her newly owned cafe business - Well done & best of luck! #plasticbagban #mandurahforeshore #national_retail_association #bagbanwa #cafe
Aug 22

@thebatherbar Mandurah - Kelly, Marianne & Chris say its always been the bather boutique paper carry bag! Great job ladies! #plasticbagban #retail #national_retail_association #bagbanwa #mandurahbusiness
Aug 22

Natalie @tonichealthstore uses paper only - Awesome work! #plasticbagban #broadwayfairnedlands #national_retail_association #bagbanwa #retail
Aug 22

Andrew @pollitochipotlegrill has started the business on the right foot by being totally pro paper & other sustainable options - Best of luck! #plasticbagban #broadwayfairnedlands #food #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 22

Russ @cloudninedrycleaner is always reusing bags & now has a great idea to have this great bag for his customers- Great Work Russ! #reusablebags #drycleaners #national_retail_association #bagbanwa #claremont
Aug 22

Ann-Maree @partytownaustralia is smiling as she has always used paper carry bags. #retail #claremont #plasticbagban #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 22

Rue @standingroomcoffee is keeping it super simple & supporting the change of reducing plastic usage. #plasticbagban #claremontcafe #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 22

Tash @jcocafe is proud to be using paper and other more sustainable options for the benefit of our future. #plasticbagban #claremontcafe #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 22

#newsexpress @ Armadale Central are using reusable carry bags or paper- Good Work Jason! #reusablebags #plasticbagban #national_retail_association #bagbanwa
Aug 22

@gethealthyperth Laura @gethealthyperth Go Vita in Victoria Park has the message clearly on the counter- Go Vita supports- Ban the Bag. Thank you for your support by using paper bags. #reuseablebags #plasticbagban #perth #vicpark #national_retail_association #retail
Aug 8

@thesourcevicpark Wendy @thesourcevicpark has it sorted - its all about no plastic bags, but all about paper bags, hessian bags & glass jars - even BYO containers. Great Work Wendy! #reuseablebags #bagbanwa #retail #plasticbagban #national_retail_association
Aug 8

@fishboss.com.au Jamie @fishboss.com.au is literally the Boss when it comes to being plastic free and paper friendly. Well Done! #bagbanwa #foodshop #retail #national_retail_association
Aug 8

@thingzgifts Hazel @thingzgifts in Mandurah has a great selection of reusable bags of various sizes and even one that the boys can handle - they arent all covered in flowers! #reuseablebags #bagbanwa #retailshopping #national_retail_association
Aug 8

@typoshop Isabella @typoshop Mandurah Forum is showing us the way by offering paper bags & creative totes. #reuseablebags #shopping #bagbanwa #national_retail_association
Aug 8

@asterandruby Melissa @asterandruby Mandurah Forum is owning her cute paper bag which they have had always. #reuseablebags #retailshopping #bagbanwa #national_retail_association
Aug 8

@madmexau Adam @madmexau in Mandurah is promoting his fresh food for life, as well as being plastic free for life at work. #foodforum #bagbanwa #national_retail_association
Aug 8

Eric @happytel in Mandurah Forum is happy to support WA's bag ban by having paper bags for his customers. #bagbanwa #retailshopping #mandurah #national_retail_association #reuseablebag
Aug 8

@shingleinn Kate @shingleinn in Mandurah us keeping the message simple. #mandurahforum #bagbanwa #national_retail_association #plasticbagban
Aug 8

@psychomug Sean @pyschomug is all keen to support no plastic only paper in his cafe. Did you know that coffee granules are very good for your skin? #bagbanwa #rockebyroad #subicafe #national_retail_association #plasticbagban
Aug 8

@lotsixzerosubiaco Liam @lotsixzerosubiaco is so proud to support the ban as only paper us used here at this buzzing cafe. #subicafe #bagbanwa #national_retail_association
Aug 8

@urbansoulfoods Paper only for this guy Paolo @urbansoulfoods just as his food selection deserves! #subishop #bagbanwa #plasticbagban #national_retail_association
Aug 8

@duskaustralia Penny & Lian @duskaustralia Rockingham are using great paper strong bags with handles that are easy to reuse. #bagbanwa #reuserecycle #rockinghamretail #rockingham #national_retail_association
Aug 2

Lana is proud that @thejerkyco has always used paper bags. #bagbanwa #retailrockingham #rockingham #ownyourimpactwa #national_retail_association
Aug 2

Tara at @scents_perfume_specialists in Rockingham have the cutest recyclable paper bags. #bagbanwa #retailshops #national_retail_association #plasticbagban #rockingham
Aug 2

An awesome selection of reusable bags at Cape to Cairo - Rockingham. Their cooler bags are affordable and very popular. Charmaine you are doing a great job! #bagbanwa #rockinghamretail #rockingham #reusablebags #national_retail_association
Aug 2

Great new paper bags at @pricelinehaystreet in Perth. Love to see that they are 10c and 20c as bag fees also help reduce consumption 🌱 #bagbanwa #perth #retail #shopping #plasticbagban #recycle #ownyourimpactwa #national_retail_association
Aug 2

Paper all the way @three_stories - nearly a decade for these guys & a great tote bag too - Well Done! #bagbanwa #reuseablebags #freoshops #national_retail_association #fremantle
Aug 1

For the small price of 50c, a big impact will be made. Take home your food in these fabulous reusable bags. Thank you for supporting the Bag Ban in WA 😊👏
Jun 6

Centaurian Seafood gift these great cooler bags with your frozen seafood purchase. Thank you Alan for supporting the Bag Ban in WA 👏😊 #bagbanwa#bagban#banthebag#national_retail_association#plasticbagfree
Jun 6

Maddy at SuperChem displays their $1 reusable bags. Thank you for supporting the Bag Ban in WA 😊👏 #bagban#bagbanwa#banthebag#national_retail_association#plasticbagfree
May 30

Uncle Chops are supporting the Bag Ban in WA by being plastic bag free. These sustainable boxes are all you need for your takeaway. Thank you 😊👏 #bagbanwa#bagban#banthebag#plasticbagfree#national_retail_association#knowyourimpact
May 30

The Giving Art Gift Store is also giving back to the environment with these paper shopping bags. Thank you for supporting the Bag Ban in WA 😊👏 #bagban#bagbanwa#plasticbagfree#knowyourimpact#national_retail_association
May 30

Shoe Shu are doing something new. These spun cotton shopping bags are a cut above single use plastic bags. Thank you Annette and Mandy for supporting the Bag Ban in WA. 😊👏 #shoeshu#bagban#bagbanwa#knowyourimpact#banthebag#national_retail_association#sustainability#sustainablefashion
May 10

At Dong Khoa Fruit and Vegetables you can buy fresh produce but not a plastic shopping bag. Thank you Loi for supporting the Bag Ban in WA. 😊👏 #bagban#bagbanwa#knowyourimpact#national_retail_association
May 10

New owner, new look, new ways. Thank you Stuart for supporting the Bag Ban in WA. 😊👏 #freotshirts#bagbanwa#bagban#banthebag#plasticbagfree#knowyourimpact#national_retail_association
May 10

Great food, great philosophy. Ada from Parlapa is passionate about being plastic shopping bag free. Thank you for knowing your impact and supporting the Bag Ban in WA. 😊👏 #parlapa#plasticbagfree#bagban #bagbanwa#banthebag#national_retail_association#knowyourimpact
May 10

Nomad Gnome is known for alternative clothing. They also have a great alternative to plastic shopping bags with these organza beauty's. Thank you Jenny for supporting the Bag Ban in WA. #nomadgnome#plasticbagfree#bagban#bagbanwa#banthebag#national_retail_association#knowyourimpact
May 10

Bring your own bag to Habibs Kebabs as they are plastic shopping bag free. Thank you Mohibullah for supporting the Bag Ban in WA 😊👏 #plasticbagfree#bagban#bagbanwa#national_retail_association#knowyourimpact
May 10

There's nothing grumpy about the Grumpy Sailor. Van's hospitality is as good as DJ's coffee. There are also no plastic straws or bags to take your goods away in. Thank you for supporting the environment by being plastic bag and plastic straw free! 😊👏 #thegrumpysailorfremantle#plasticbagfree#plasticstrawfree#bagbanwa#banthebag#bagban#knowyourimpact
May 10

Fashion doesn't need to cost the environment. These paper bags are perfect for taking those new clothes home. Thank you Wear2! 👏😊 #bagbanwa#bagban#plasticbagfree#national_retail_association#knowyourimpact#wear2
May 10

Milk Belly care about sustainability by being plastic free. Jacob is showing us how Milk Belly prefers paper over plastic! 👏😊 #plasticbagfree#bagbanwa#banthebag#knowyourimpact#national_retail_association#milkbellycafe
May 10

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