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SA - we've got you covered.
On 1 March 2021, SA banned single-use plastic straws, cutlery and beverage stirrers – including bioplastic alternatives.
Now, stage two regulations are rolling out. From 1 March 2022, expanded polystyrene (EPS), polystyrene (PS) and oxo-degradable plastic packaging will be banned statewide.
We are here to help you understand the legislation, what items are being banned, and what your sustainable alternatives are.
Detpak worked with packaging distributor Northland to help them prepare for upcoming bans.
"To assist our customers in preparing for stage two SA single-use plastic bans, we introduced a range of sugarcane and board packaging from Detpak. The packaging helped us service a variety of needs across cuisines, while also providing more sustainable options."
Keith Ryan - Northland Distributors
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South Australia's Legislation Explained
South Australia is a national leader in sustainability and was the first state to enforce a ban against single-use plastic lightweight checkout style bags in 2009.
SA is was the first state to roll out statewide bans against additional single-use plastic products, with legislation coming into effect in March of 2021.
Sustainability is important to South Australians with 98% of SA consumers recognising the environmental problems with single-use plastics, and 96% of consumers supporting government intervention.
In response to consumer sentiment and Towards 2025 national packaging targets, on September 9, 2020, South Australian Parliament passed the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020. The legislation is an Australian first, and positively contributes to reducing plastic waste in South Australia, with an overarching vision of a circular economy.
Key dates
1 March 2021
Legislation has now prohibited the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic cutlery, beverage stirrers and drinking straws. This includes plastic cutlery made from fossil fuel origins and plant extract (PLA or CPLA).
1 March 2022
South Australia's stage two bans will apply to:
- All plastic products labelled ‘oxo-degradable’
- Expanded polystyrene (EPS) food and beverage service items - including EPS coffee cups, soup cups, clamshells, bowls and plates
Exemptions
Individuals with a disability or medical need for using a straw will be exempted from the ban and more information will be released by the government about accessibility in this situation.
In this situation, an exemption allows for the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic straws.
Enforcement & Penalties
The Environment Protection Authority will enforce the legislation in South Australia.
To find out what penalties apply in South Australia, the full Bill is available here.
Read more about single-use plastic bans in your area.
Or, to learn more from our packaging experts about your compliant options, Contact Us.