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Reducing Plastic Bag Usage

Important Information For Koorong Customers

Koorong is committed to the reduction of usage of plastic bags, and would like to encourage our customers to join with us in this important initiative.

Excessive plastic bag usage results in tonnes of unnecessary landfill each year, and poorly discarded bags can cause additional hazards to wildlife. If we are able to significantly reduce the number of bags used and encourage smart usage and disposal, we can help protect the environment.

How can YOU help?

When shopping at Koorong, we encourage you to:

REFUSE
  • Refuse to take a plastic bag for small orders unless you need one
  • Purchase a Re-usable Koorong Shopping bag (available May 2005) and re-use multiple times
    • REDUCE
  • Reduce the number of bags you take & accept more items per bag
  • For larger orders, we may be able to supply you with a box instead of plastic bags
    • RE-USE
  • Re-use plastic bags again the next time you are shopping
  • Re-use plastic bags at home (eg. as bin liners)
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    Refuse, Reduce, Re-useWhat is Koorong doing to reduce plastic bag usage?

    • Asking customers if they require a bag
    • Educating & informing customers to reduce demand for plastic bags
    • Training staff on efficient plastic bag usage & recycling
    • Promoting alternatives such as re-usable bags and boxes

    Koorong has voluntarily committed to the principles of the Australian Retailers Association Code of Practice for the Management of Plastic Bags. This code is a retail industry initiative in partnership with Clean Up Australia to educate consumers and retailers and promote efficient bag use.

    Thank you for your help in saving the environment.