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SINGLE-USE PROBLEMATIC PLASTICS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The Western Australian Government implemented stage one bans in 2022. Further legislation is coming into effect throughout 2024, with bans in March and September.

We are here to help you understand the single-use plastic ban WA legislation, including which items are being banned and what your sustainable solutions are. 

WA, we've got you covered. To learn more, download our new brochure now.

WOODEN CUTLERY

Our Wooden Cutlery range is durable & commercially compostable.

Made from sustainably sourced birchwood our Wooden Cutlery range is a sustainable product solution where commercial composting is collected. The wooden cutlery is also coated with food-safe, non-toxic plant-based carnauba wax.

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Detpak wooden cutlery.

FORK WOODEN CUTLERY

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AUD 85.76* / Carton (2,000) | AUD 0.04 EA

KNIFE WOODEN CUTLERY

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AUD 75.36* / Carton (2,000) | AUD 0.04 EA

SPOON WOODEN CUTLERY

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AUD 94.92* / Carton (2,000) | AUD 0.05 EA

WOODEN CUTLERY PACK

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AUD 77.33* / Carton (400) | AUD 0.19 EA

Detpak Endura paper straws.

ENDURA STRAWS

As plastic straws are phased out, our paper Endura Straws offer a sustainable alternative which will stand the test of time in a cold beverage.

Not only are these straws tested for strength, but they are recyclable – providing a responsible end of life option for your packaging.

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8mm WRAPPED ENDURA PAPER STRAW

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AUD 211.32* / Carton (6,000) | AUD 0.04 EA

10mm ENDURA PAPER STRAW

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AUD 260.70* / Carton (5,000) | AUD 0.05 EA

6mm ENDURA PAPER STRAW

Item: Y285S0001

AUD 120.80* / Carton (5,000) | AUD 0.02 EA

SUGARCANE BOWLS

Our Eco-Products® Sugarcane Noodle Bowls are a strong, grease and cut resistant alternative to traditional plastic or polystyrene.

Sugarcane fibre products are made from a reclaimed and renewable material.

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Eco-Products sugarcane bowl.
Eco-Products sugarcane plate.

SUGARCANE PLATES

Our Eco-Products® Sugarcane plates are not only strong, grease and cut resistant alternatives to plastic or polystyrene, they’re also commercially compostable and made from a reclaimed and renewable material.

These plates are microwave, freezer and fridge safe – and they come in a range of sizes to suit your needs.

Or, choose a paper plate as a recyclable or compostable alternative.

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WA LEGISLATION EXPLAINED

Items already banned

From 1 July 2022:

  • Plates: disposable plastic plates made wholly, partly, or lined with plastic
  • Bowls without lids: disposable plastic bowls, without a lid, made wholly, partly, or lined with plastic, including clear PLA
  • Food containers without lids: including unlidded food containers lined with plastic, unless certified compostable to AS standard
  • Cutlery: disposable plastic implements for consuming food
  • Stirrers: disposable plastic drink straws
  • Plastic Straws
  • Plastic bags: plastic bags with handles designed to carry goods purchased from a retailer, including all soft plastic shopping bags with handles, paper/cardboard bags with a polymer laminate and non-woven polypropylene bags with a minimum weight of 90gsm and stitched seems
  • Polystyrene takeaway food containers: all polystyrene takeaway food containers, including trays, bowls and clam-shell containers.

From 1 October 2022:

  • Disposable plastic cups for cold drinks. Includes all cups made wholly or in part of plastic, including clear PLA, unless certified compostable to the AS standard
  • Banned cups include those made from compostable, biodegradable and degradable plastics and the presence of a lid or film does not affect the ban on cups. 
RecycleMe cold cup filled with soda and pictured with an endura paper straw.
Endura tray filled with salad and pictured with wooden cutlery.

Items to be banned

From 1 September 2023:

  • Degradable plastic
  • Cotton buds with plastic stems or shafts
  • Microbeads
  • EPS cups and EPS in food and beverage packaging
  • Loose fill EPS packaging and other expanded plastic equivalents

From 1 March 2024:

  • Takeaway coffee cups
  • Cup lids for hot and cold drinks
  • All lidded containers and bowls excluded from Stage 1
  • Trays for takeaway food excluded from Stage 1
  • Produce bags

From 1 September 2024:

  • Lids for takeaway food containers, bowls, trays and plates

From 1 July 2025:

  • Moulded EPS packaging and other expanded plastic equivalents

Exemptions 

An exemption on single-use plastics applies to individuals with a disability or medical need to use plastic straws. 

Compostable plastic packaging

The WA Government has indicated that exemptions apply for bowls and cups where they are made of paperboard which is certified compostable to the Australian Standards. 

  • Paperboard bowls (with or without a lid) lined with certified compostable material to AS standard

  • Paperboard bowls with lids i.e. a PE-lined bowl with a PP lid are acceptable if the two are sold/provided together to the customer/consumer

  • Paperboard cold cups lined with certified compostable material to AS standard

  • Paperboard cold cup lids can be any material 

To find out more, visit WA Plastic Ban.

Learn more about Plastic Bans in Australia, here.

Contact Us about moving to Towards 2025 compliant packaging.

Or, browse our range of packaging.

Eco-Products sugarcane noodle bowl.

Want to learn more about plastic bans?

We have developed a summary of key legislative targets around Australia and New Zealand. 

 

 

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