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Single-use plastics legislation: Oxo-degradable bags

1 March 2023
Oxo-degradable plastics were banned for sale, supply or distribution in South Australia on 1 March 2022.

This was under the South Australia’s Single-use plastic legislation.

Oxo-degradable bags were commonly used for dog waste bags in public spaces. All councils should now be using alternatives to oxo-degradable plastic products.

If you are unsure if your council’s supply of dog waste bags are compliant with the legislation, check out LGA Procurement’s contracts that offer compliant products or reach out to LGA Procurement for assistance.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Nick Stewart, Environment Protection Authority – Team Leader, CDS and Product Stewardship.