Single Use Plastics Ban Update & Timeline
New legislation under the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) (Prohibited Plastic Products) Amendment Regulations 2024 came into effect on 1 September 2024, with further bans coming in September 2025.
South Australia Ban Timeline:
• From 1 Sept 2023: Plastic stemmed cotton buds, pizza savers, single-use plastic plates and bowls.
• From 1 Sept 2024: Produce and boutique-style plastic bags, EPS food/beverage containers, plastic balloon sticks/ties, plastic confetti, bread tags, cold cups/lids, coffee cups/lids, beverage plugs, singleuse food containers.
• From 1 Sept 2025: Plastic fruit stickers, soy sauce fish, and items attached to packaging (e.g. straws, spoons, forks).
With nationwide bans expanding, compostable alternative prices are expected to decrease.
For more information on the single use plastics ban that are effective as of 1 September 2025, please see the link below:
Guide to the ban on single-use plastic food containers (replacethewaste.sa.gov.au)
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Keep an eye on your pest control… and bin lids closed
Keeping your premises clean, and food stored in sealed containers and off the floor will help to discourage rodents, and other unwanted pests, like cockroaches and flies.
Don’t forget to clean in those easy-to-miss spots such as: under cooking equipment and benches, shelving and in and around any electrical equipment. After a pest control visit, check the report for any service recommendations from your pest controller. They may not have directly advised you of all the issues that may need some attention.
Keeping outside bin areas in a clean and tidy condition and bin lids closed is essential in helping to deter rodents and other foraging pests from making their way into your kitchen.
If a bin doesn’t have a lid, don’t use it for rubbish. Make sure your bin lids are kept closed and bins are regularly washed and cleaned thoroughly to help reduce odours that can attract rats and potentially become a nuisance to your neighbours.
