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Mesh Fruit Bag
Also known as: Reusable Produce Bag, String Bag, Net Bag, Shopping Bag
Kerbside collection: check your council
Kerbside rules differ across New Zealand — bins, crates and accepted materials all vary — so your council's own guide is the only reliable answer for where this goes at home.
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Large quantities can be taken to a refuse transfer station.
Impact: Plastic mesh bags contribute to plastic pollution if not disposed of correctly, potentially ending up in landfills or as litter.
Did you know? Mesh fruit bags can be reused multiple times, reducing the need for single-use plastic produce bags at the supermarket.
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Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.