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Sustainability
by Boylen
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Sustainability Lead Shown by SA Pubs
SA pubs and hotels have taken a leadership role, well in advance of single use plastic laws that comes into force in March 2021.
South Australia’s ban on single-use plastics will start on 1 March, after legislation was passed in September last year.
HOW IT AFFECTS HOTELS
A ban on the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic products such a:
• straws
• cutlery
• beverage stirrers.
In the second stage, slated for early 2022, will see the ban extended further to cover:
• polystyrene cups, bowls and plates
• the ability to add further items may be added to this list.
“Hotels have been quick to replace the likes of plastic straws with environmentally alternatives, such as paper and metal straws,” said AHA |SA CEO, Ian Horne.
“Many pubs have already made the switch, well ahead of time. They have been educating staff and patrons and using up old stock. There is a recognition that taking this action reduces litter, waste and harm to wildlife, including marine life.”
The Minister for Environment and Water David Speirs has congratulated all businesses “who are already voluntarily making changes ahead of 1 March 2021”.
“Businesses are urged to prepare now by deleting these items from inventories,
using up existing stocks, ordering alternatives, having signage in place and training staff.
“The www.replacethewaste.sa.gov.au website is the go-to place for businesses to get information, tips, tools, Point of Sale materials or other assistance….
“Through this taskforce we’ve developed an approach that balances the benefit to the environment while minimising impact for businesses and recognising the needs of people who rely on single-use plastic straws to safely consume beverages and food.
“There will be direct engagement across metropolitan and regional South Australia from early January to help South Australians get ready for the change and a handy hotline has also been established to help businesses, cafés and restaurants with the transition.”
