More plastic items are being phased out in WA
More plastic items are being phased out in WA
Information for Businesses
To reduce plastic pollution, the Western Australian Government implemented a state-wide ban on the supply of certain plastic items. Stage 1 of the WA Plan for Plastics was completed 1 October 2022, and implementation of Stage 2 is now underway.
The National Retail Association has been engaged by the WA Government to help businesses prepare for, transition, and manage the bans. This website and resources have been developed by the National Retail Association and the WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
The stage 2 bans come into effect in four stages between September 2023 and July 2025.
We note that it is an offence to provide false or misleading information about a Stage 1 banned item from 1 January 2022 and a Stage 2 items from 1 March 2023. It is also an offence to supply or provide a banned item after the enforcement dates, even if you purchased the stock before these dates.
The WA Government and National Retail Association have collaboratively created a Comprehensive Guide for Business. This one-stop resource covers ALL existing and upcoming bans in Western Australia.
The NRA will hold regular online information sessions on the Stage 2 bans from June 2023 and throughout 2024. Click below to register for upcoming information sessions.
Your questions
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Heard a rumour about 'grace periods' and need to know the truth?
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Check our Frequently Asked Questions or contact our team.
Need to know exactly what's banned and which alternatives are permitted?
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See how businesses around Australia are making positive changes
Great talking with @funkymomos in Victoria Park again! Apart from serving up amazing food, these guys also take sustainability seriously. Give them a visit -- awesome work guys!
To start recycling, visit Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Had an awesome discussion with the lovely people of @looseproduce about recycling and sustainability. These guys are all over it and encouraging everyone to do the same! If you needed a place to drop off your bottles to make sure they stay out of the environment, give them a visit over in Vic Park.
If you wanted to dive deeper into recycling, we encourage you to look into Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Had a really productive chat with @cakebycake_au. The owner expressed a deep passion for recycling and sustainability and encourages everyone to do their part. After all, aren`t delicious cakes more enjoyable when you have them in a clean environment? We think so! Give these guys a visit, you won`t regret it 🙂
To do your part for the environment, start recycling today! Visit c4change.info/collect
Had a great chat with @fallow_perth on William Street and am excited to see them really doing their part for the environment. Recycling and proper rubbish disposal is something we can all do and these guys are a great example. Come visit them and see what they can offer you!
If you wanted to start doing your part for the environment, visit Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Great to see @singularcoffeecompany in Northbridge doing their part to recycle and keep the environment clean! That on top of their usual offerings of amazing coffee makes them a great example of responsible business practice. Great job guys, keep it up!
If you wanted to recycle too. Visit Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Had an insightful chat with the team of @cheekywaffles over at William Street. Fascinating business with some interesting waffle offerings, definitely check them out! Also great to see they`ve got their mind on sustainability and doing their part for the environment.
If you wanted to start recycling, visit Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Had an amazing time chatting with Allison and the team of @florafauna_perth over at Aberdeen Street! This great-vibes Cafe is doing their part to promote and practice sustainability, and in about a month they`ll be moving to 3 Cantonment Street in Fremantle! Give them a visit whenever they are and you`ll have a great time with good food and good company 🙂
To start doing your part to recycle, visit Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Awesome to see @nbcbeerland in Northbridge serving great drinks while also doing their part for the environment! This lovely establishment on Lake Street have managed to successfully implement a great service that also practices sustainability and responsibility. Keep up the awesome work guys!
If you were curious about how you can recycle, you can visit Containers for Change for more info: c4change.info/collect
Come visit @braddocksdispensary in Aberdeen Street, Northbridge! They`re a cozy cafe that serves great coffee and eats with a warm smile and a mind for the environment. Nothing better than enjoying a coffee knowing you`re preserving our natural world.
To do your part in recycling, visit containers for change: c4change.info/collect
Had a great chat with the folks of @dinebyarrivalhall in Northbridge! This lovely cafe in Aberdeen Street are doing their part to recycle and practice proper rubbish disposal. Good on you guys, keep it up!
If you wanted to get started recycling the easy way, visit containers for change: c4change.info/collect
@zerolatencyperth have got such a cool thing going with their VR game rooms. And they promote recycling and sustainability too! You see, taking care of the environment doesn`t have to be boring or hard. Keep up the awesome work guys!
To start recycling, visit: c4change.info/collect
Great to see new businesses thriving! @gogohubperth are a new business set up in Aberdeen Street, Northbridge. Lovely atmosphere -- even better because they`re all about sustainability and recycling. Give them a visit and see what they`ve got!
To see how you can start recycling, visit: c4change.info/collect
Had an absolutely lovely time chatting with the team of @holeymoleygolf in Lake Street, Northbridge. These guys know the score: they`re all in on recycling and environmental waste management. The perfect place to visit if you wanna chill and be around fun and vibrant people! Such as the amazing tismepyper.s -- local actress and all around jolly gal!
If you wanted to start doing your part recycling, visit Containers for Change at c4change.info/collect
Had a great time speaking with the lovely team of @cafepastelperth in William Street! These folks are all over proper rubbish disposal and recycling -- not to mention making some top-tier desert tarts! The aromas were something else, definitely give them a visit if you`re in the area.
If you wanted to recycle in a way that`s convenient for you, check out Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Great chatting with the team of @outbackjacksnorthbridge in Northbridge! Awesome to see businesses doing their part to recycle and keep our environment clean. They`re just a ton of fun too, with cool decor and challenges to keep patrons engaged. Give them a visit if you`re in the area!
If you were interested in a recycling service that`s convenient for you, visit Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Had a great chat with @hanabingaustralia over at Newcastle Street in Perth. Some amazing desserts in there that drew us in! Super awesome to see them doing their part by recycling, too. Come and give them a visit great job guys!
To get started recycling in a way that`s convenient for you, visit Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Great talking to the folks of @theaviaryperth. Amazing work from these guys doing recycling and keeping waste to a minimum! We can all do our part to practice environmental sustainability and keep our bit of the world clean. Give them a visit at night for a great time!
If you`re interested in doing your part to keep waste out of the environment, visit containers for change: c4change.info/collect
Am awesome initiative from @geminicafeperth! These guys on St Georges Terrace have got edible cups. Pretty tasty actually! So not only do they recycle and watch out for the environment, they do it while making sure you`ve got great drinks and a good meal. Now that`s efficiency!
If you wanted to see how you can participate in recycling, visit Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Had a nice and insightful chat with the team of @mo_espresso in Perth`s Trinity Arcade. Awesome to see these guys doing their part to recycle and keep waste out of the environment. Give them a visit and stay a while, they have a lovely and relaxing atmosphere.
If you`re looking to recycle and do your part to protect the environment, we highly recommend checking out Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Loving the vibe of @furaiboperth , where they serve great drinks while keeping their mind on sustainability and recycling. It`s great to see more businesses wanting to preserve our environment. Give them a visit as show up support! Awesome work guys.
If you were interested in recycling and wanted to start, visit Containers for Change at c4change.info/collect
Had a lovely chat with the folks of @rosso_espresso in St Georges Terrace. Awesome folks who keep recycling and sustainability in mind! And they serve up some awesome coffee -- practically a necessity these cold winter days!
If you were interested in recycling and wanted to do your part, visit Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
@communitycoffeeco along St Georges Terrace in Perth are doing a real stellar job keeping their waste to a minimum! Recycling and proper waste management helps them keep their environment clean and their coffee great -- something crucial during winter especially! Keep up the awesome work guys.
If you were interested in convenient recycling, check out Containers for Change: c4change.info/collect
Great talking to the team of Arlo in Brookfield Place in the Perth CBD! Awesome to see more businesses doing their part to recycle and reduce waste present in the environment. Keep it up you guys!
If you were interested in recycling and wanted to get started, visit Containers for Change for more info: c4change.info/collect
The lovely team of @arirangaustralia in Perth`s Barrack Street are proud to say they do their recycling. Their dedication to good food goes hand in hand with their care for the environment: food tastes better when the environment is healthy and clean!
If you want to start recycling the easy way, visit Containers for Change for more info: c4change.info/collect
