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Banned items 2021

These single-use plastic products were banned on 1 March 2021

Banned: Single-use Plastic Beverage Stirrers

Any straw made from, or comprising, fossil fuel derived plastic and/or compostable plastic which is designed to be used once, or a limited number of times before being thrown away. Examples of single-use plastic beverage stirrers include:


Banned: Single-use Plastic Cutlery

Any utensil that can be used to eat food. This includes spoons, forks, knives, sporks, splayds and chopsticks which are designed to be used once or a limited number of times, before being thrown away.

Restricted: Single-use Plastic Drinking Straws

Any straw made from, or comprising, fossil fuel derived plastic and/or compostable plastic which is designed to be used once, or a limited number of times before being thrown away. Exemptions apply for people who require single-use straws due to a disability or health needs.


ALTERNATIVES

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Follow the link for information on reusable and compostable alternative.

ALTERNATIVES