RESOURCES

The NRA developed a large range of resources to assist retailers managing the ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags.

FACTSHEETS
SIGNAGE
REPORTS
QUESTIONS TO ASK SUPPLIERS
REPORT A SUSPECTED BANNED BAG

IMPORTANT: 2022 BAG BAN

As of 1 Jan 2022, the WA government is replacing the current bag ban with a state-wide ban on ALL plastic shopping bags, including plastic-laminated paper bags. Additional plastic items, such as straws, cutlery and foodware, will also be banned. Enforcement of the new legislation will commence 1 July 2022.

For more information on the 2022 ban see www.plasticsbanwa.com.au

Factsheets

Factsheets
 
The following factsheets are designed to help retailers and their teams to manage the bag ban transition.

KEY FACTS FACTSHEET

KEY FACTS - RETAILERS

KEY FACTS - CUSTOMERS

TRANSLATED FACTSHEETS

Please click on the images below to download each factsheet.

SIMPLE FACTSHEET - 12 LANGUAGES

FACTSHEET - HINDI

FACTSHEET - JAPANESE

FACTSHEET - KOREAN

FACTSHEET - VIETNAMESE

FACTSHEET - CHINESE (SIMPLIFIED)

FACTSHEET - CHINESE (TRADITIONAL)

Signage

Signage
 
The following signs can be used by retailers to display around your store to inform and remind customers of the bag ban.

Note: "We're plastic bag free" signs may only be used by retailers that do not use any plastic bags, even compliant ones.

A3 size
A4 size
A3 size
A4 size

NRA marketing campaign

NRA marketing campaign
 
 

NRA campaign

The NRA, in partnership with the WA Government, launched a new campaign from 1 January 2019 to further assist retailers and shoppers through the final transition.

The campaign included:

  • Online video series for YouTube, Facebook & Instagram
  • Ads & banners
  • Factsheets, fliers & media releases
  • Street stencil campaign
  • Human billboards
  • Public engagements with campaign ambassador, Famous Sharron
  • Physical display materials for 100 shopping centres across WA

Watch all the videos on YouTube >

Government Resources

Government Resources
 
Please click on the links below to view resources.

WA BETTER BAG GUIDE

FAQs FLYER

GET READY POSTER

Please note: the advice provided on this website is designed to assist retailers in understanding the ban and weighing up options but is by no means exhaustive. Each retail business should assess and make decisions based on their own advice and situation.