Woolworths has partnered with South Australian company Detpak to offer customers locally made paper bags.
The move comes ahead of a progressive national roll out of Australian-made paper bags over the next twelve months.
The new SA-made carry bags offer a welcome boost for local manufacturing as a result of the multi-million dollar partnership between Woolworths and family-owned Detpak.
Woolworths’ paper shopping bags were first launched in June 2020 this year in response to customer demand for a paper carry bag option.
“While almost all customers are now bringing their own reusable bags, we know unplanned shops still present a challenge from time to time,” said Woolworths Supermarkets Managing Director, Natalie Davis.
“Earlier this year we introduced the option of a paper bag, which can be recycled at home, and the feedback from customers has been positive.
The carry bags are made from 70 percent recycled paper in conjunction with un-recycled paper to provide a stronger structure which can carry up to 6kg of groceries.
All paper used in the bag is sourced responsibly and is certified by PEFC , giving customers confidence their purchase supports sustainable forest management.
Woolworths’ shoppers can choose from four carry bag options including the 20-cent paper bag, with Woolworths’ Bag for Good, reusable plastic bags made from 80 per cent recycled materials, and foldable fabric bags also available at the checkout.
Since Woolworths began phasing out single-use plastic bags in 2018 more than six billion bags have been taken out of circulation.
Only 15 per cent of customers now purchase a new bag during a transaction when visiting a Woolworths store.
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