Please note: this is an old article
It was published in January 2023, so the information may be out-of-date.
From 1 February 2023 problematic single-use plastics are banned in Victoria.
The National Retail Association are holding weekly ONLINE Q&A sessions every FRIDAY at 11am AEDT. These sessions are open to all impacted businesses to ask questions about the ban and how to prepare.
From 1 February 2023, the following items are banned in Victoria:
- Single-use plastic drinking straws and stirrers
- Single-use plastic cutlery
- Single-use plastic plates
- Single-use plastic cotton buds
- Food service items and drink containers made from expanded polystyrene
Compostable plastic or ‘plant-based’ plastic alternatives are also banned.
Manufacturers of reusable plastic items will need to supply a written warranty (or similar written representation) of at least 1 year.
HELP FOR BUSINESSES
The National Retail Association has been engaged by the Victorian Government to hold free information sessions to assist businesses to understand, manage and comply with the ban. The NRA team are specialists in plastics bans across Australia, and the implications of these bans for businesses.
Please review the government website first as your questions may be answered here: https://www.vic.gov.au/plastics
Each session will cover essential information about the ban and answer any questions. Sessions are free and conducted online but you will need to register your attendance HERE.
