Australia’s Big Ban on Bags: The movement against traditional plastic bags is at its strongest ever. Is your business ready?  

The Chilli “Ultimate” Biodegradable Bags are made using natural materials (predominantly cornstarch) that are renewable. They are more energy efficient to produce and emit less greenhouse gases than conventional bags. In fact, once composted, the Chilli “Ultimate” Biodegradable bag will contribute water and carbon dioxide back into the environment.  

Worldwide, we are seeing the momentum against plastic bags pick up:  

• Ireland has imposed a plastic bag levy since 2002
• San Francisco and Los Angeles have outlawed plastic grocery bags in supermarkets since April 2008.  
• China has banned ultra-thin plastic bags since June 1

In Australia, a 10 cent levy on plastic bags will be trialed at selected Victorian supermarkets and a full plastic bag ban will come into effect in South Australia on May 4, 2009. Biodegradable plastic bags that are compostable and that meet Australian Standard AS 4736-2006 are excluded from the proposed ban.  

The Chilli “Ultimate” Biodegradable Bag complies with this standard. For small or large quantities, simple or elaborate designs, Chilli will be able to deliver.

Whether it is a levy or full ban - will you be ready? Don’t wait - take action now and be seen to lead the green crusade.

Call us at 1300 CHILLI or visit www.chilligogreen.com.au for more information.