Shoppers Sound Off on Woolworths' ‘Serious Problem’ - Sustainable Solution or Flimsy Disaster?
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Paper or plastic? It's the age-old question you might remember hearing once upon a time, but there has been a growing emphasis on finding more sustainable alternatives in recent years.
With increased awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastics, many people are reevaluating their choices and seeking out more eco-friendly options.
The traditional paper bag, once seen as a more sustainable alternative to plastic, is now being scrutinised for its utility.
Many frustrated shoppers have recently flooded Facebook with posts and comments about a ‘serious’ issue they've been experiencing since Woolworths stopped using plastic bags nationwide.
The supermarket giant began offering reusable paper bags for 25 cents each instead of the 15-cent plastic ones, and it looks like it hasn't been the successful transition initially hoped for.
Customers have claimed that the bags aren’t as sturdy as their plastic counterparts. They tend to break apart when filled with groceries, leading to an increasingly common sight - customers chasing loo rolls and tins of tuna through car parks all over Australia.
One shopper also shared photographs showcasing her torn bags, revealing a broken handle on one and groceries tearing through the bottom of another.
She wrote: ‘Twenty-five cents for bags that just break before you even get to the car.’
Others voiced their frustrations, too, saying they had experienced similar problems with their purchases.
'Miss the bags already, the paper bag broke on the way to the car,' said one shopper.
Another added: 'How many people are losing all their groceries with the new paper bags?'
Some pointed out that the bags can hold fewer items compared to the phased-out plastic option.
One shopper claimed: ‘Four items to a bag is all they’re good for. No thanks!’
In response to the growing complaints, a Woolworths spokesperson said that the supermarket stands by the quality of the paper bags, claiming they have been tested to carry up to 6kg safely.
However, the reviews on Woolworths paper bags aren't all bad - some shoppers have been saying they actually prefer them.
One shopper said: ‘I like them. They stand up better in the car.’
‘Love them, just need a plastic one for cold and frozen, they don’t do well when wet. At least these have handles, the ones we had 35 years ago didn’t even have handles,’ another added.
A third chimed in: ‘Used them prior to plastic bags, no issues.’
It’s clear that the new paper bags are causing a divide among shoppers.
So which side are you on, members? Do you think paper bags are a good replacement, or are the issues too much of a nuisance to make them worthwhile? Have you experienced any of these problems yourself? Let us know in the comments section below.
With increased awareness about the environmental impact of single-use plastics, many people are reevaluating their choices and seeking out more eco-friendly options.
The traditional paper bag, once seen as a more sustainable alternative to plastic, is now being scrutinised for its utility.
Many frustrated shoppers have recently flooded Facebook with posts and comments about a ‘serious’ issue they've been experiencing since Woolworths stopped using plastic bags nationwide.
The supermarket giant began offering reusable paper bags for 25 cents each instead of the 15-cent plastic ones, and it looks like it hasn't been the successful transition initially hoped for.
Customers have claimed that the bags aren’t as sturdy as their plastic counterparts. They tend to break apart when filled with groceries, leading to an increasingly common sight - customers chasing loo rolls and tins of tuna through car parks all over Australia.
One shopper also shared photographs showcasing her torn bags, revealing a broken handle on one and groceries tearing through the bottom of another.
Shoppers expressed frustration over Woolies’ paper bags, claiming they’re not sturdy enough to hold groceries. Credit: Facebook.
She wrote: ‘Twenty-five cents for bags that just break before you even get to the car.’
Others voiced their frustrations, too, saying they had experienced similar problems with their purchases.
'Miss the bags already, the paper bag broke on the way to the car,' said one shopper.
Another added: 'How many people are losing all their groceries with the new paper bags?'
Some pointed out that the bags can hold fewer items compared to the phased-out plastic option.
One shopper claimed: ‘Four items to a bag is all they’re good for. No thanks!’
In response to the growing complaints, a Woolworths spokesperson said that the supermarket stands by the quality of the paper bags, claiming they have been tested to carry up to 6kg safely.
However, the reviews on Woolworths paper bags aren't all bad - some shoppers have been saying they actually prefer them.
One shopper said: ‘I like them. They stand up better in the car.’
‘Love them, just need a plastic one for cold and frozen, they don’t do well when wet. At least these have handles, the ones we had 35 years ago didn’t even have handles,’ another added.
A third chimed in: ‘Used them prior to plastic bags, no issues.’
It’s clear that the new paper bags are causing a divide among shoppers.
So which side are you on, members? Do you think paper bags are a good replacement, or are the issues too much of a nuisance to make them worthwhile? Have you experienced any of these problems yourself? Let us know in the comments section below.
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