We’re removing soft-plastic shopping bags
We’re phasing-out soft-plastic shopping bags in-store from June. For our home delivery and Click&Collect customers, you can expect to see your groceries packed in our 100% recycled paper bags from 18 May.
Online orders will be packed in our 100% recycled paper bags
With a flat rate of $1.50 per order.
Made from FSC Certified 100% recycled paper
Our 100% recycled paper bags can be recycled kerbside.
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We’re phasing out soft-plastic shopping bags
As part of our efforts to reduce unnecessary plastic, we’re phasing-out soft-plastic shopping bags in-store from June. For our home delivery and Click&Collect customers, you can expect to see your groceries packed in our 100% recycled paper bags from 18 May with a flat rate of $1.50 per order, Australia wide. The initiative will remove 230 million plastic bags from circulation in 1 year*.
Packing options for in-store and online
In-store
As you plan your next shop with us in-store, please remember to bring your own bags, however if you happen to forget you can purchase from our range of reusable bags or choose a 100% recycled paper bag for 25c each.
Home delivery
You can expect to see your groceries packed in our 100% recycled paper bag with a flat rate of $1.50 per order, Australia wide.
Click&Collect
Designated store car parking bays. For these orders, you can choose to have your groceries packed in our 100% recycled paper bags or alternatively, you can select the ‘No Bags’ option. When you select paper bags, we'll bring your groceries to your car in our 100% recycled paper bags at $1.50 per order. If you select ‘No Bags’, your groceries will be delivered in a crate that can then be unpacked into your car. You can bring your own bags for this.
At the Service Desk, at a Coles Express and in Lockers. We'll pack your groceries in our 100% recycled paper bags at $1.50 per order. Keep an eye out as there are also a growing number of locker locations that offer a ‘No Bag’ option.
* Based on unit sales over 52 week period until 30/04/2023
Paper bags in WA Coles Stores
What’s been happening
As of 1 July 2022, Western Australia banned the use of all plastic bags, other than fresh produce barrier bags.
We're full supporters of this legislation and so from 23 May 2022, we removed all soft-plastic bags from WA stores and replaced them with 100% recyclable paper bags.
You can still bring any of your own bags when shopping in-store – including your own reusable bags. We do ask that you check that the packaging is clean and safe to use.
How much do they cost?
Paper bags now cost 25c each in-store and $1.50 per order, for Click&Collect and home delivery. This charge reflects our sourcing and distribution costs and is helping to reduce waste across our stores.
Produce bags
Clear produce bags are considered to be barrier bags and at this stage aren't included in WA's legislation banning plastic. They'll still be available in-store and when you shop online.
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