28 June 2022
Lightweight plastic shopping bags were banned from 1 June 2022. The bags that are banned are typically used for takeaway foods and grocery shopping and is one with handles that is 35 microns or less in thickness at any part of the bag.
The ban does not apply to:
- barrier bags such as bin liners, human or animal waste bags
- produce bags and deli bags
- bags used to contain medical items (excluding bags provided by a retailer to a consumer used to transport medical items from the retailer).
Interactive short course
If you are interested in learning more about reducing waste and understanding ways a practice could be more sustainable – join ADA NSW’s Kylie Robb for an interactive short course and get inspired with practical tips and ideas that can be implemented right away.
