Northern Star | Woolworths' plan to deal with bag ban outcry Northern Star WOOLWORTHS has backflipped on its plastic bag ban, saying it will now hand out free reusable bags to frustrated shoppers. For the next 10 days, customers will be given extra reusable bags for free at the check-out counter if they forget to bring their ... Woolworths announces massive backflip after plastic bag ban Woolworths reusable bags free for 10 days |