Coles stores to introduce eco-friendly shopping bags following plastic ban
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As we all strive to be more environmentally conscious, it's heartening to see major companies taking significant steps to reduce their ecological footprint.
For eco-savvy shoppers who have long championed sustainability, there's some exciting news from one of Australia's leading supermarkets.
Starting 1 September, Coles stores in Western Australia will introduce changes in their packaging options.
To align with the next phase of the plastic bag ban, Coles started removing single-use produce bags from stores across the state.
By next week, Coles customers will receive certified compostable bags for their fruits and vegetables.
Coles Group's Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer Matt Swindells shared that this change could encourage composting among shoppers.
'Our customers will now be able to pack their fresh fruit and vegetables in certified compostable bags,' Mr Swindells said.
These bags could be put in their council bin for those in participating Local Government Areas or added to home compost where it will break down naturally.'
'We know our customers want to see less plastic in our stores. This latest change will remove 36 million conventional plastic produce bags from circulation in Western Australia in just one year,' he added.
Environmental organisations commended Coles for the initiative.
Planet Ark CEO Rebecca Gilling praised the supermarket giant for the significant move.
She also reminded shoppers to bring their reusable bags during shopping trips.
While Western Australia recently adopted this eco-friendly approach, South Australia has already begun phasing out single-use produce bags.
Coles has been on a mission to reduce plastic waste.
The supermarket stopped selling soft plastic bags last year, which removed about 230 million plastic bags annually.
Now, Coles offers 100 per cent recycled paper bags, reusable totes, chiller bags, and mesh produce bags as alternatives.
It's an opportunity to contribute positively to the environment while doing our daily routines.
Have you seen these eco-friendly initiatives in your local shopping centre? Do you have any eco-friendly shopping tips? Share your stories, tips and tricks with us in the comments section!
For eco-savvy shoppers who have long championed sustainability, there's some exciting news from one of Australia's leading supermarkets.
Starting 1 September, Coles stores in Western Australia will introduce changes in their packaging options.
To align with the next phase of the plastic bag ban, Coles started removing single-use produce bags from stores across the state.
By next week, Coles customers will receive certified compostable bags for their fruits and vegetables.
On top of the compostable bags, Coles shoppers were encouraged to bring reusable bags during shopping trips. Image Credit: Shutterstock/Anystock
Coles Group's Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer Matt Swindells shared that this change could encourage composting among shoppers.
'Our customers will now be able to pack their fresh fruit and vegetables in certified compostable bags,' Mr Swindells said.
These bags could be put in their council bin for those in participating Local Government Areas or added to home compost where it will break down naturally.'
'We know our customers want to see less plastic in our stores. This latest change will remove 36 million conventional plastic produce bags from circulation in Western Australia in just one year,' he added.
Environmental organisations commended Coles for the initiative.
Planet Ark CEO Rebecca Gilling praised the supermarket giant for the significant move.
She also reminded shoppers to bring their reusable bags during shopping trips.
While Western Australia recently adopted this eco-friendly approach, South Australia has already begun phasing out single-use produce bags.
Coles has been on a mission to reduce plastic waste.
The supermarket stopped selling soft plastic bags last year, which removed about 230 million plastic bags annually.
Now, Coles offers 100 per cent recycled paper bags, reusable totes, chiller bags, and mesh produce bags as alternatives.
This is a welcome development, especially for shoppers who also put sustainability in mind.It's an opportunity to contribute positively to the environment while doing our daily routines.
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