Plastic Ban

PLASTICS ban

Forming a key part of the NSW Government's NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041, the NSW Plastics Action Plan outlines a comprehensive suite of actions to spotlight plastic at all points of its lifecycle, from production and consumption to disposal and recycling.

While plastic is a versatile and useful product, it’s also an increasing threat to our natural environment. Once in the environment, plastics take many years to degrade, often breaking into smaller parts which can kill our wildlife.

NSW generates 800,000 tonnes of plastics every year, with only 10% being recycled. We recognise plastic's impact on our natural environment and human health, which is why we need a comprehensive and bold response to this important issue.

The NSW Plastics Action Plan sets out the first six actions to achieve four long term outcomes to better manage plastic and reduce the impact it has on the environment.