South Australia has banned various types of single-use and other plastic products from sale or distribution across the state. Learn more about what items have been banned.
There are many alternative options available – both reusable and compostable – to replace single-use plastic products in your business, or at home.
Visit the Plastic Free Places solution finder to find alternatives to banned items, including:
- hot and cold beverage containers and lids
- bowls, containers and lids
- barrier bags
- plates and trays
- straws, cutlery and stirrers.
Browse the below library to find solutions for replacing single-use plastic:
- shopping bags
- party accessories
- pizza savers.
Please note that these databases are not exhaustive, and we encourage you to conduct your own research and due diligence before any purchase.
Bring your own container
In July 2022, the South Australia Civil Liability Act 1936 was changed to remove liability from food businesses such as cafés, restaurants and supermarkets when packaging and selling food to a customer in their own container. This immunity extends to all employees selling the food.
This means there is better protection for businesses that choose to accept customers’ BYO containers. However, if a customer provides an unclean BYO reusable container, it is considered reasonable to refuse to fill the container.
It is important to note that businesses are still liable if the person selling the food was negligent and sold food that was knowingly unsafe to eat, or the food was subjected to a food recall at the time of sale.
For more information, visit the SA Health website.