Give feedback on single-use plastic bans

Released 18 December 2023 by Green Industries SA, the draft amendment regulations implements the two remaining stages of the single-use plastics bans.

This consultation offers the chance for councils to give feedback on definitions of banned products, implementation timeframes and any unintended consequences from the draft regulations.

From 1 September 2024 the following products will be banned:

• thick plastic/boutique shopping bags and plastic-laminated paper shopping bags
• plastic barrier bags for perishable goods
• plastic bread tags
• single-use plastic hot and cold beverage cups
• single-use plastic food containers, including bowls with lids
• expanded polystyrene (EPS) trays
• other expanded polystyrene (EPS) food and beverage containers
• plastic confetti
• plastic balloon sticks and ties

From 1 September 2025 the following products will be banned:

• plastic produce stickers
• plastic soy sauce fish
• attached straws and cutlery
• pre-packaged EPS containers (eg. noodles)

Statewide consultation is now open and the LGA intends to make a submission to Green Industries SA on behalf of the local government sector.

Find out more about the Proposed Single-Use and Other Plastic Products Amendment Regulations.

Share your thoughts on proposed single-use plastic bans

The LGA is seeking feedback from members to inform our submission. Feedback must be received by 5:00pm Wednesday 31 January 2024.

Your input is highly valuable and will shape our position on behalf of the sector.

Submit your feedback via email to Brianna McGee