The reusable bag culture at the stores will be adopted across QLD in July to avoid environmental damages.

The decision is creating a relevant discussion towards the community about the government decision. Some people agree with the changes reinforcing the idea of rubbish reduction. However, others are up in arms over the decision because from now they might buy heavy plastic bin bags instead of recycling.

Plastic bags began to be used worldwide in the 1960’s . Previously the supermarkets provided paper bags and boxes for their customers to carry the groceries.