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Plastic Bans - New South Wales

The below collected information is as per the NSW Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 - read more on the NSW Dept of Planning and Environment website.

BANNED

  • Plastic Cutlery (including bioplastics)

    This ban includes compostable bioplastic cutlery, regardless of certification. However our wooden cutlery serves as a suitable alternative.

  • Plastic Straws (including bioplastics)

    This ban includes compostable bioplastic straws, regardless of certification. However our strong paper straws serve as a suitable alternative.

  • Plastic Bowls* & Plates

    The ban also applies to compostable bioplastics, regardless of certification. *However the ban does not apply to single-use plastic bowls designed or intended to have a spill-proof lid.

  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Takeaway Food Containers

    Pakchain do not supply any items made from EPS, and have a wide range of suitable alternatives available.

  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Plates & Bowls

    Pakchain do not supply any items made from EPS, and have a wide range of suitable alternatives available.

  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Cups

    Pakchain do not supply any items made from EPS, and have a wide range of suitable alternatives available.

  • Lightweight Plastic Shopping Bags (including bioplastics)

    This ban includes compostable bioplastic shopping bags, regardless of certification. However our paper carry bags serve as a suitable alternative.

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