Plastic bag ban looms as Victoria acts to match big stores, other states

Single-use plastic bags will be banned in all shops and supermarkets across Victoria from November this year to stop millions of them flowing into the streets and natural environment.

The ban will extend to all lightweight, single-use bags including those made from degradable, biodegradable and compostable plastics.

But plastic bin liners, small clear plastic bags used for fresh fruit and vegetables and animal waste bags will still be allowed.

Legislation will be introduced in the Victorian Parliament on Wednesday banning supermarkets, clothing stores, fast food outlets and service stations from distributing the bags.

Read the story from The Age by Benjamin Preiss and Michael Flower - “Plastic bag ban looms as Victoria acts to match big stores, other states.”