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South Australia’s single-use plastics ban to start in March after coronavirus delay
South Australia will push ahead with a ban on some single-use plastics including straws and cutlery, after the implementation was put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Key points:
- Most single-use plastic products will be banned from March 1
- There will be exemptions for people with a disability who need them
- There will be an education campaign for businesses and the public
Legislation banning the sale, supply and distribution of the products was introduced in April this year and passed State Parliament in September.
The SA Government had originally intended to stop sales of the products by the middle of this year, but the policy was delayed to allow restaurants and cafes to continue using disposable items to improve hygiene amid the…
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