Australia sees 80% reduction in plastic bag use in 3 months of ban
A pledge to stop offering single-use plastic bags by Australia's two largest supermarkets has prevented the introduction of an estimated 1.5 billion bags into the environment. The consumption of plastic bags was reduced by 80% nationwide within three months of the ban, according to the National Retail Association. However, the supermarkets have started selling thick reusable bags at 15 cents.