01/03/2021 - 170 - Single Use Plastics Ban in SA

The South Australian Government is committed to reducing single-use plastics in South Australia. Following on from the ban on single-use plastic bags in 2009, on March 1, 2020 a new ban on single-use plastics like plastic straws, plastic cutlery and plastic stirrers came into effect. It’s a positive step towards avoiding waste and reducing the harm caused to our wildlife, including marine life, through litter and pollution. 

South Australia's Single Use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 is the first legislation of its kind in Australia.

Join Green Industries SA Deputy Chief Executive Dr Ian Overton and Director Policy & Strategy Ian Harvey as they discuss the new ban and what this means for businesses, retailers and the environment.