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The ACT Government has announced their Tranche 2 single-use plastic ban regulations Banned 1 July 2022
Reminder
From 1 July 2022, the following items are prohibited from sale, supply, or distribution in the ACT:
Single-use plastics items which are already banned in the ACT:
» single-use plastic straws (including bioplastic
» single-use plastic cutlery and stirrers (including
alternatives)*
bioplastic alternatives)
» cotton buds with plastic sticks » all oxo-degradable plastics. *An exemption allows people who need them to access plastic straws. Barrier bags were raised during consultation earlier in the year; however these have not been included in the Tranche 2 ban but may be considered in the future.
» EPS takeaway food and beverage containers » lightweight plastic shopping bags (less than 35 microns in thickness).
Enforcement The ACT Government is committed to supporting businesses and community organisations to adapt to these changes and will pursue an education-first approach to compliance. More information: Visit the ACT Government’s website
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