Plastic bag ban in NSW

Anyone else confused? Photo taken on the 19th of June at K-Mart, Warringah Mall. Single-use plastic lightweight plastic bags were banned from 1 June 2022 following laws passed by the NSW Government six months ago. Businesses in NSW are no longer be able to give customers lightweight plastic bags from 1 June or to have them in stock.
What is being banned?
Plastic bags banned from 1 June:
lightweight plastic bags of 35 microns or less (including compostable and bioplastic alternatives)
Plastics bags not banned from 1 June include:
thicker plastic bags over 35 microns (such as bags at some supermarkets and boutique stores)
barrier bags such as produce and deli bags, bin liners, compost caddy liners, nappy bags and pet-waste bags
To help retailers adjust to the change, the NSW Government has partnered with the National Retail Association to run an education campaign for small businesses across NSW showing how they can phase out and replace single-use plastics. Retailers, suppliers, community groups and not-for-profit organisations can contact the National Retail Association for advice on the NSW ban on 1800 844 946 or email sustainability@nra.net.au
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