Statewide education campaign to kick off bag ban
Source: South Australia Government. Media Release.
"The State Government will launch an education campaign for shoppers, retail workers and businesses to ensure that the plastic bag ban – which has passed State Parliament - has a smooth transition. Environment and Conservation Minister Jay Weatherill said the passage of the legislation through the Upper House was another historic moment in the State’s leadership on environmental issues. From January 1 2009, single-use plastic bags can still be provided, but retailers must provide alternatives so that shoppers have a choice and shops will have to display signs informing customers of the changes. After everyone has had a chance to adjust, from 4 May 2009 shops will no longer be allowed to supply light-weight single-use polyethylene carry bags."