From 1 November, the Victorian Government has banned retailers from supplying lightweight plastic bags, including degradable, biodegradable and compostable bags. 

The ban is part of the State Government’s broader goals towards reducing  single-use, unnecessary and problematic plastics.

This new law will apply to all retailers from supermarkets, greengrocers, bakeries, pharmacies, clothes stores, restaurants, cafes, markets  and food outlets. 

The ban does not include:

• barrier bags for fruit, vegetables, meat and fish
• garbage bags and bin liners
• animal waste bags

Building better bag habits 

To help our community adjust to the ban on lightweight plastic bags, Council is encouraging everyone to build better bag habits.

Everyone forgets sometimes, so make it easy on yourself by keeping multiple bags in  your car, by the front door  and stashed at work so that  you always have reusable  bags on standby. 

With better bag habits, remembering your reusable bags will become second nature.

Before you leave home, remember: ‘Bag, wallet, keys and phone'.

For more information on the plastic bag ban, visit: www.environment.vic.gov.au/sustainability/plastic-pollution