Australians use over 4 billion plastic bags per year.  

Plastic bags are a serious threat to our environment and natural resources. They fi ll up our landfills and can take between 20 and 1000 years to break down. Million of plastic bags end up as litter on our beaches and streets and in our rivers and parks. They block drains and harm our wildlife and marine animals.

Reducing the number of plastic bags we use will help keep them out of the environment and reduce the amount of resources used to produce them.

What can you do to reduce plastic bag use:

REFUSE - take reusable bags when you go shopping

REDUCE - place as many items as possible into each bag

REUSE - reuse plastic bags for storing items and bin liners.

RECYCLE - find a supermarket near you that has a recycling service.

For more ideas download the plastic bag brochure (PDF File, 108kb).

RETAILERS

Retailers play an important role in helping reduce the number of plastic bags used. If you are a retailer and would like information on how you can help email green.living@gosford.nsw.gov.au