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@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
News & updates
Retailers ready themselves for WA plastic bag ban
The National Retail Association is urging retailers across Western Australia to ensure that they are ready ahead of the state-wide ban on lightweight plastic bags that comes into effect on 1 July 2018. The ban will apply to retailers throughout Western Australia that currently supply lightweight plastic shopping bags to their customers. NRA Manager of…
Food businesses urged to prepare for plastic bag ban
The National Retail Association is urging food retailers to start preparing now for the state-wide plastic bag ban that will be implemented on July 1 2018. The ban will apply to all retailers – not only supermarkets – including food businesses such as butchers, convenience stores, and takeaway restaurants. NRA Manager for Industry Policy David…
The risks of using ‘barely compliant’ bags
Technically, after the ban comes into effect on 1 July, you can supply customers with a plastic singlet bag which is 36 microns thick, however the NRA strongly recommends that you consider alternative options due to the risks involved in using bags that are ‘barely compliant’. Inconsistent thickness The current legislation bans all plastic…
Supermarkets commit to phasing out more plastic
Today supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths announced they are stepping up their war on plastic, introducing new targets to slash the amount of wrapping on fresh fruit and vegetables as well as tackling food waste. The retailers committed to going further than their previous announcements to ditch single-use plastic bags in response to demands from…
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