Mogo, NSW
In September 2003, Mogo, on the NSW south coast, became the first town to join Planet Ark's Plastic Bag Free Town campaign after the launch of Coles Bay.
To date, 33 of the 35 businesses in Mogo have embraced the initiative and have made the switch to using paper or calico bags instead of plastic.
Both Planet Ark and Eurobodalla Shire Council supported locals to make the change as simple as possible. Planet Ark utilised their experience from Coles Bay in Tasmania to assist local businesses with the transition to becoming Plastic Bag Free. Eurobodalla Shire Council provided local coordination support and the Plastic Bag Free road signs.
The participating businesses have taken to educating their customers by providing reusable calico bags for sale or asking for a donation if customers require a bouquet paper carry bag.
Any extra money raised is donated to local community groups for environmental works.