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The Western Australian Government has implemented stage one bans. Further bans are proposed to be introduced from 2023.
We are here to help you understand the legislation, including which items are being banned and what your sustainable solutions are.
Western Australia, we've got you covered.
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WOODEN CUTLERY
Our Wooden Cutlery range is durable & commercially compostable.
Made from sustainably sourced birchwood our Wooden Cutlery range is a sustainable product solution where commercial composting is collected. The wooden cutlery is also coated with food-safe, non-toxic plant-based carnauba wax.
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ENDURA STRAWS
As plastic straws are phased out, our paper Endura Straws offer a sustainable alternative which will stand the test of time in a cold beverage.
Not only are these straws tested for strength, but they are recyclable – providing a responsible end of life option for your packaging.
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SUGARCANE BOWLS
Our Eco-Products® Sugarcane Noodle Bowls are a strong, grease and cut resistant alternative to traditional plastic or polystyrene.
Sugarcane fibre products are made from a reclaimed and renewable material.
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SUGARCANE PLATES
Our Eco-Products® Sugarcane plates are not only strong, grease and cut resistant alternatives to plastic or polystyrene, they’re also commercially compostable and made from a reclaimed and renewable material.
These plates are microwave, freezer and fridge safe – and they come in a range of sizes to suit your needs.
Or, choose a paper plate as a recyclable or compostable alternative.
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Western Australia Legislation Explained
In response to strong public concern[1] about tackling the issue of plastic waste, the WA Government released the Plan for Plastics in 2020, which outlined a series of actions to be delivered over the short and medium term. The plan considers action on pre-packed fruit and vegetables, plastic beverage containers, takeaway food and beverage containers, and plastic packaging innovation and reduction.
On 17 December the WA Government formalised stage one bans, including:
- From 1 January: It will be an offence to provide false or misleading information about banned items
- From 1 July 2022: It will be an offence to sell or supply several disposable plastic items, including plastic items containing compostable plastics (unless specified)
- From October 2022:It will be an offence to sell or supply disposable plastic cold cups, including PET and clear PLA cups. Paperboard cups that are certified compostable to the AS standard will be acceptable. Cold cup lids are not included in stage one bans.
Key dates
The following single-use plastic items are banned from 1 July, 2022:
- Plates: disposable plastic plates made wholly, partly, or lined with plastic, designed for consuming food
- Bowls without lids: disposable plastic bowls, without a lid, made wholly, partly, or lined with plastic, including clear PLA, designed for consuming food
- Food containers without lids: including unlidded food containers lined with plastic, unless certified compostable to AS standard
- Cutlery: disposable plastic implements for consuming food
- Stirrers: disposable plastic drink straws
- Plastic Straws
- Plastic bags: Plastic bags with handles designed to carry goods purchased from a retailer, including all soft plastic shopping bags with handles, paper/cardboard bags with a polymer laminate and non-woven polypropylene bags with a minimum weight of 90gsm and stitched seems
- Polystyrene takeaway food containers: all polystyrene takeaway food containers, including trays, bowls and clam-shell containers
The following single-use plastic items are banned from 1 October 2022:
- Cups: disposable plastic cups for cold drinks or any temperature of food. Includes all cups made wholly or in part of plastic, including clear PLA, unless certified compostable to the AS standard. Banned cups include those made from compostable, biodegradable and degradable plastics and the presence of a lid or film does not affect the ban on cups.
Exemptions for straws
The Government recognise the need for some individuals to use single-use plastic items to maintain their quality of life and that alternatives are not appropriate.
A Plastics Straws Working Group has been established to work with disability, health and aged-care sectors, to develop regulatory exemptions that enable ongoing access to straws for individuals who require them[2].
Exemptions for bowls and cups
- Paperboard bowls (with or without a lid) lined with certified compostable material to AS standard
- Paperboard bowls with lids when provided together to consumers
- Paperboard cold cups lined with certified compostable material to AS standard
- Paperboard cold cups lids made of any material
Compostable plastic packaging
The Western Australian Government has indicated that exemptions to single-use plastic bans exist for bowls and cups where they are made of a paperboard which is certified compostable to the Australian Standards.
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Paperboard bowls (with or without a lid) lined with certified compostable material to AS standard
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Paperboard bowls with lids i.e. a PE lined bowl with a PP lid is acceptable if the two are sold / provided together to customer / consumer
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Paperboard cold cups lined with certified compostable material to AS standard
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Paperboard cold cups lids can be any material
To find out more, visit WA Plastic Ban.
Head back to the Single-use Problematic Plastics in Australia home page, here.
Contact Us about moving to Towards 2025 compliant packaging.
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References
[1] https://www.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-11/Let%27s%20not%20draw%20the%20short%20straw%20-%20reduce%20single-use%20plastics%20consultation%20report.pdf
[2] https://www.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-06/WA%27s%20Plan%20for%20Plastics.pdf
Note: Information provided is based update provided from the National Retail ASsociation on 17 December, 2021.