But we will likely never achieve the aim of ditching single-use plastic completely.

Video Image Say goodbye to 'single-use' Ditching single-use shopping bags is just the beginning.

Ditching single-use shopping bags is just the beginning.

Woolworths has also ditched single-use straws.

Both major supermarkets have been talking up their green credentials in recent months, with Coles pledging to reduce plastic waste and Woolworths ditching single-use straws.