Woolworths Shoppers Get Soft Plastic Recycling Back at 700 Stores After REDcycle Fallout
Woolworths Group has reintroduced soft-plastic recycling bins in over 700 supermarkets spanning five states, marking the return of its extensive in-store collection network after several years. According to the retailer, selected stores in South Australia were added to the program this week. The rollout follows a trial that kicked off in five Victorian stores back in February 2024. The timing isn’t subtle. Supermarket recycling in Australia has faced pressure since REDcycle folded in 2022, cutting off shoppers’ main option for recycling soft plastics like bread bags and chip packets. According to The New Daily, REDcycle’s parent company ended up liquidated after stockpiles surfaced across Victoria, NSW, and South Australia.