From 1 February 2023, Victorians cannot purchase, or be supplied with single-use plastic drinking straws, plates, cutlery, drink stirrers, cotton bud sticks or expanded polystyrene food service items and drink containers from any business or organisation. These items cannot be sold or given away for free.
These problematic single-use plastics are now banned from sale or supply in Victoria:
- Drinking straws
- Cutlery
- Plates
- Drink stirrers
- Cotton bud sticks
- Expanded polystyrene food service items
- Expanded polystyrene drink containers.
The ban applies to conventional, degradable and compostable plastics.
People who need single-use plastic drinking straws due to disability or medical needs can still purchase and use these items.
The Victorian Government has undertaken a comprehensive, statewide program to assist businesses and organisations to understand and prepare for the ban. Over 6,500 retail and hospitality businesses across Victoria have been directly engaged through face-to-face visits by engagement officers.
For further information visit www.vic.gov.au/single-use-plastics
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