With the Queensland government introducing a ban on the supply of single-use lightweight plastic shopping now is the time to take alternative action.
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From July 1, retailers are no longer able to supply single-use lightweight plastic shopping bags to customers, for free or at a charge.
Mount Isa City Council said there were great alternatives around, and if you visit the Mount Isa City Council stand at the Mount Isa Show next weekend (June 22-23) they will have some special shopping totes to hand out.
Derek Barry
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.
