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plastic bag charges or find other ways to use plastic bags.
Marion Goodwin, who was shocked to hear of abuse towards employees, said the environmental factor was negligible thanks to an available supply of plastic bags on the supermaket shelves.
“We always used plastic bags to line our bins. We’re just going to have to buy them now,” she said.
“We’re still going to have to use bags to line the bin with.”
The union representing retail workers has started the Don’t Bag Retail Staff campaign to stop abusive behaviour towards retail SINGLE-use plastic bags are gone 15 CENT reuseable bags available for purchase SINGLE-use plastic bags are gone FREE reuseable bags given out until Sunday 8 July 15 CENT reuseable bags available for purchase workers following the plastic bag ban.
SDA National Secretary Gerard Dwyer said customers should be prepared for the new rules. “We welcome this positive change for the environment and remind customers to bring their own reusable bag or simply purchase one at the checkout,” Mr Dwyer said.
“While we understand that some customers may be frustrated by this change, there is no excuse for abusive or violent behaviour towards retail staff.
“Retail workers should not have to bear the brunt of any abusive behaviour, just for following the new rules. Please be prepared, and please, don’t bag retail staff. After all, no one deserves a serve simply for doing their job.”