Woolworths launches compostable produce bags in SA
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Woolworths has unveiled locally made compostable fruit and vegetable bags across its stores in South Australia.
The business believes the switch can help divert 70 tonnes of plastic waste from landfills each year. The compostable bags can be discarded in home DIY compost pits or in the council-provided green bins for garden waste.
The organic bags are made in South Australia by Biobag and will be available across the retailers’ fruit and vegetable departments along with reusable nylon bags, available in three packs. The bags can also be used as liners in council-provided scrap ‘kitchen caddies’.
Woolworths South Australia assistant state manager Elisha Moore says this shift represents ‘a big breakthrough’ in sustainable shopping for customers in the state.
“South Australia leads the nation in household access to council-provided composting, so it’s a great place to launch sustainable initiatives like these new bags,” said Moore.
Deputy Premier of South Australia and Environment Minister, Susan Close welcomed the initiative and said South Australia was a ‘logical choice’ for Woolworths.
“All our metropolitan councils in Adelaide accept food waste in their green bins and so do many regional and country councils. No other state in Australia has this level of waste and recycling available to households,” she said.
The retailer is also working to make 100 percent of its own-brand packaging recyclable, reusable and compostable by the end of next year.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the expected environmental benefit of Woolworths introducing these compostable bags?
What is the expected environmental benefit of Woolworths introducing these compostable bags?
The business anticipates that this change will help prevent approximately 70 tonnes of plastic waste from ending up in landfill sites each year. This initiative aims to significantly reduce environmental impact from single-use plastics.
Q.Where can customers dispose of these new compostable fruit and vegetable bags?
Where can customers dispose of these new compostable fruit and vegetable bags?
Customers can dispose of the compostable bags in their home DIY compost pits. Alternatively, they can place them in the council-provided green bins designated for garden waste or use them as liners for kitchen caddies.
Q.Why did Woolworths choose South Australia for the launch of these new bags?
Why did Woolworths choose South Australia for the launch of these new bags?
Woolworths chose South Australia because the state leads the nation in household access to council-provided composting facilities. All metropolitan councils in Adelaide and many regional ones accept food waste in green bins.
Q.What other options are available for customers looking for reusable produce bags at Woolworths?
What other options are available for customers looking for reusable produce bags at Woolworths?
Alongside the new compostable bags, customers can also purchase reusable nylon bags. These reusable options are available in three-pack sets within the fruit and vegetable departments of the retailer's stores.
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