Woolworths Food Co. | Macro Health Food Box-Bottom Paper Bags
Woolworths Group is one of the largest food and everyday needs retailers in Australia and New Zealand. The Group comprises food and everyday needs retail businesses enabled by a large and convenient store network, online shopping and complementary services, and retail platforms that serve millions of customers weekly, partnering with over 13,000 suppliers, supported by over 202,000 team members. They strive to have a positive impact on their team, the planet, their customers and the communities they serve – and in doing so create long-term stakeholder value and sustainable growth for our business. Sustainable packaging is a key component of this and they’re working towards transitioning their own brand ranges by reducing virgin plastic, increasing recycling content and influencing packaging innovations. As of July 2025, they have removed more than 20,000 tonnes of virgin plastic packaging from circulation since 2018.
- Launches Australia’s First: Introduces the nation’s first high-barrier, paper-based bag that is 100% kerbside recyclable.
- Replaces Plastic: Eliminates problematic plastic packaging with a readily available, sustainable paper alternative.
- Responsibly sourced: Using FSC certified paper.
- Meets National Targets: Achieves Australia’s 2025 National Packaging Targets for recycling and sustainability.
- Answers Consumer Demand: Meets consumer’s desire for plastic-free packaging that is genuinely simple to recycle.
- Empowers Shoppers: Features the official Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) to give consumers clear, trusted instructions for disposal.
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