Some plastic items will soon be banned in WA
Some plastic items will soon be banned in WA
Information for Businesses
To reduce plastic pollution, the Western Australian Government is implementing a state-wide ban on the supply of certain plastic items, enforceable from 1 July 2022.
The National Retail Association has been engaged by the WA Government to help businesses to prepare for, transition, and manage the ban.
This website and resources have been developed by the National Retail Association and approved by the WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
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From WA businesses can no longer supply:
Any plastic shopping bag with handles
Paper shopping bags with plastic laminate
Disposable plastic straws & stirrers
Disposable plastic cutlery
Disposable plastic plates
Disposable plastic bowls without lids
Disposable plastic food containers without lids
Expanded polystyrene food containers & trays
From WA businesses can no longer supply:
Disposable plastic cups for cold drinks
Balloon releases will also be banned from 1 July 2022.
*Some exemptions apply to certain items.
Balloon releases will also be banned from 1 July 2022.
*Some exemptions apply to certain items.
See what businesses are doing to prepare for plastic bans
Stacey at Simply Gorgeous Home and Giftware Kalgoorlie, is proud to play her part for our environment using sustainable bags, this is simply gorgeous!!! 🌍💚🌱Thanks Stacey. @simplygorgeoushomeabdgiftware#national_retail_association#plasticsbanwa#bagbanwa
May 17
RSEA Kalgoorlie, are front runners with their big bright bags!! Sustainability done right!! Thanks heaps Seanaid 👏👏😊@rseasafety#national_retail_association#plasticsbanwa#bagbanwa
May 16
There’s so much to smile about at Relish Cafe Kalgoorlie. Sharyn and Chumani are there to serve you up a treat in plastic alternatives, what’s not to love?? Thanks ladies for your hospitality today. ...
May 16
Fully supporting the single-use plastic ban is Jan from Rad n Rose Kalgoorlie, love your environmental approach. Thanks for the chat this morning😊💚🌍@radnroseboutique#national_retail_association#plasticsbanwa#bagbanwa
May 16
Winning all the way with sustainability is the lovely Vimilou Divinagracia from Wizard Pharmacy Kalgoorlie Central. Got to love the little cool pack bag!! 👏🌍@wizardpharmacykalgoorliecentral#national_retail_association#plasticsbanwa#bagbanwa
May 16
Can I get a discount with that? Bring your own container and you certainly can.
Hari's Foods at Malaga Markets are leading the way with sustainable ideas.💡 🌏👣
#national_retail_association#plasticsbanwa#environmentallyconscious#sustainablepractices#healthfoods
May 13
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