Don Don Donki Reintroduces Biodegradable Plastic Bags for 5 Cents across Singapore Stores


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Sick and tired of having to bring your recyclable bag every time you make a trip to Don Don Donki?

If you are, well, I have good news for you.

Starting today (19 May 2025), the discount store chain will be bringing back plastic bags… with a sustainable twist.


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Biodegradable Plastic Bags

Don Don Donki has just announced on their Facebook page that they are bringing back plastic bags, and they are set to be biodegradable.

Image: Facebook (DON DON DONKI Singapore)

Available at 5 cents each, these plastic bags are touted to “naturally break down over time”, thereby supporting their “commitment to sustainability.”

The eco-friendly bags will roll out from today (19 May 2025).

However, Don Don Donki has stated that it continues to “encourage all customers to bring their own reusable bags whenever possible.”

Image: Facebook (DON DON DONKI Singapore)

Netizens React

Though some Netizens have lauded the return of plastic bags at the discount store chain…

Image: Facebook (DON DON DONKI Singapore)

Others have questioned the need for biodegradable bags, stating that they may actually cause more harm than their routine plastic counterparts.

Image: Facebook (DON DON DONKI Singapore)
Image: Facebook (DON DON DONKI Singapore)

Several, however, just want their plastic bags as soon as possible.

Image: Facebook (DON DON DONKI Singapore)

2024

Back in 2024, it was announced that Don Don Donki would be discontinuing the sale of plastic bags at all 16 outlets from 1 October 2024.


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It was touted as part of its “commitment to sustainability.”

At the time, numerous Netizens had questioned the move, pointing out that many of Don Don Donki’s products were either made with or wrapped in plastic.

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