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Sezen Bakan

Supermarkets target plastic bags, but continue over-packaging

Supermarkets are taking steps to eliminate plastic waste, with some glaring exceptions. Photo: TND/Getty

Experts acknowledge supermarkets are working increasingly toward reducing the plastic in their stories, but over-packaging is undermining their efforts.

Coles’ announcement on Wednesday that it would trial the removal of single-use bags in its fruit and vegetable section is the latest in a concerted program aimed at reducing plastic and waste in retail stores.

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