Woolworths does away with plastic bags at all stores

JOHANNESBURG - Woolworths has removed single-use plastic shopping bags at all of its food stores.

The retailer says it Is a key milestone in its campaign which started four years ago.

Woolworths is also phasing out unnecessary single-use plastics in its product packaging.

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The retailer says a new bag share initiative is being piloted at some stores.

Customers bring in their enviro-friendly reusable bags and share them with customers who have forgotten theirs. 

Woolworths has removed single-use plastic shopping bags at all of its food stores. The retailer says it’s a key milestone in its campaign that started four years ago. Woolworths is also phasing out unnecessary single-use plastics in its product packaging. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/CPiXV1GMeL

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