These products were banned on 1 September 2023
Single-use plastic bowls (designed not to have a lid) and single-use plastic plates are prohibited from sale, supply and distribution in South Australia.
Key information to note about this ban:
- Plastic bowls with or without a lid are considered ‘food containers’ – see Guide to the ban on single-use plastic food containers for specific exemptions that apply to plastic bowls.
- There are no exemptions in place for single-use plastic plates.
- Single-use plastic trays not used for ready-to-eat food and single-use plastic serving platters can continue to be sold, supplied and distributed in South Australia. These products are not considered single-use plastic plates.
- Exemptions apply for single-use plastic bowls required for medical (including veterinary), scientific, forensic or law enforcement purposes only and are not used for serving food to people.
- From 1 November 2024, single-use cardboard or fibreboard bowls and plates that are lined or coated with plastic are prohibited from sale, supply and distribution as a temporary exemption for these products expires in South Australia, New South Wales, ACT and Victoria. This includes coloured paper plates and bowls or paper plates and bowls printed with celebratory messages.
Plastic-stemmed cotton buds may not be sold for cleaning ears, beauty or cosmetic purposes, or general domestic uses.
Exemptions are in place to allow the continued sale, supply, and distribution of plastic-stemmed cotton buds for the following purposes:
- medical (including veterinary)
- scientific
- forensic
- law enforcement
For examples of uses for medical, scientific, forensic or law enforcement purposes.
Plastic Pizza Savers. Plastic devices used to prevent the lid of a pizza box from sticking to the pizza are prohibited from sale, supply and distribution in South Australia.
ALTERNATIVES
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Follow the link for information on reusable and compostable alternative.