From March 1, 2021, single-use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers will be prohibited from sale, supply or distribution in South Australia. These single-use items can be replaced with reusable and compostable alternatives. Exemptions will apply for single-use straws. These products will still be able to be sold interstate.
From March 1, 2022, expanded polystyrene cups, bowls, plates and clamshell containers will also be prohibited from sale, supply or distribution in South Australia, as well as oxo-degradable plastic products which will also be prohibited from manufacture and production in the state. Oxo-degradable plastic products have additives which enable the plastic to break down into tiny fragments (‘microplastics’) rather than completely decomposing.
Additional items have been identified for phase-out from 1 September 2023, 1 September 2024 and 1 September 2025. Click on each year for further information