Biodegradable plastics breakdown at different rates depending on their composition, how they are disposed of and where. The plastic may also break down into smaller parts during the process of biodegradation, which may be mistakenly ingested by animals if

"We have been working to reduce our stock of single-use plastic bags since we first made our announcement in July last year. Now as we remove the final stock of single-use bags from our stores and warehouses, we will expand our network of industry recycli

While we considered this option, a lot of products now come in shelf friendly packaging which limits the amount of cardboard boxes available to pack your shopping. However, you're always welcome to ask the store team if they have any spare cardboard boxes

Well it all depends on what you buy, but our core 15c and 99c bags hold more than a single-use plastic bag.

"Our popular green, reusable bag that is available for customers to purchase in store is changing to a Bag for good™. It costs 99c, and if it ever gets damaged, we’ll replace it for free, no matter when you bought it from us. Simply bring your damaged bag

Whilst cotton bags seem to be a great option, studies show that they would need to be used at least 7,000 times to have the same impact on the environment as a reusable 15c plastic bag.