Shop owners risk $50,000 fines to clear stock as Victoria’s bag ban comes into force Retail Matthew Elmas 6 November 2019 Victoria's single-use plastic bag ban is in effect but some shop owners are still clearing through existing bag stocks, risking hefty fines.
Gambling for kids: Woolworth’s Ooshies is a cautionary tale about cashing in on childhood innocence Retail The Conversation 14 August 2019 Ooshies, the plastic collectible toys Australian supermarket chain Woolworths is using to lure shoppers to its aisles, aren’t just a bit of fun.
Plastic bag ban: Here’s how many times you actually need to reuse your shopping bags Retail The Conversation 8 August 2018 What are the best replacements for single-use plastic bags? And how many times must we use alternatives to compensate for their larger environmental impact?
A ‘yeah-but’ mentality stalls progress on plastic bag ban Retail The Conversation 24 July 2018 The government-mandated ban of single-use plastic bags in supermarkets has been met with resistance by those with a “yeah-but” mentality.
Why more and more Australian retailers want shoppers to know about their ‘green’ credentials Retail The Conversation 4 July 2018 Australian supermarkets phasing out single-use plastic bags is just one example of how retailers are fiercely engaged in a race to be “green”
