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A shopper carrying a reusable plastic bag at a Coles in Sydney

A shopper carrying a reusable plastic bag at a Coles in Sydney Source: AAP

Australian supermarket chain Coles has had backed down from its contentious plastic bag ban after receiving a series of complaints from customers.

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Australian supermarket chain Coles has had backed down from its contentious plastic bag ban after receiving a series of complaints from customers.

The supermarket will continue giving out thicker reusable plastic bags for free. 

The move has drawn widespread criticism from environmental groups and some shoppers.

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