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Banned Single-use Plastic Items

The following single-use plastic items have been or are planned to be banned.

South Australia’s Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 is the first legislation of its kind in Australia. The following items have been or are planned to be banned.

BANNED 2021

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BANNED 2022

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BANNED 2023

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BANNED 2024

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BAN PLANNED 2025

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ALTERNATIVES

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Follow the link for information on reusable and compostable alternative.

ALTERNATIVES

FAQs

  • I have prohibited plastic items at home. Can I use these up?

    South Australia’s single-use plastics legislation restricts the sale, supply or distribution of certain products. 

    It does not prohibit the use of items that have been purchased for personal use ahead of the bans commencing. Therefore, householders will be permitted to use up their supply of any of the prohibited plastic products they may have at home.

    Before disposing of these items, you may like to consider whether they could be reused for other purposes prior to being discarded. For example, art, craft and science activities, or for growing seedlings.