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Are you ready to replace the waste? The next stage of South Australia’s single-use plastics ban is now in effect, and will include bans, with some exemptions*, on: • plastic barrier bags* • thick plastic bags including supermarket or boutique-style plastic bags and singlet style takeaway bags • Expanded polystyrene (EPS) consumer food and beverage containers • EPS trays • plastic confetti and plastic balloon sticks/ties • plastic food bag tags* • single-use plastic hot and cold beverage containers (including coffee cups) and their lids • single-use plastic food containers for ready-to-eat takeaway food*. To learn more about the bans, visit the Replace the Waste website: https://lnkd.in/ge2iuUQ #replacethewaste #getgreener

In an April 2024 YouGov survey, it was discovered that 61% of Australians favoured banning disposable coffee cups, along with various other plastic items. The Boomerang Alliance is advocating for a nationwide ban on coffee cups and plastic take-out containers by 2027. All takeaway cafes should provide customers with reusable cup options, and disposable cups should be banned for dine-in patrons as well. Producers and suppliers often overlook the expenses associated with litter and waste disposal of single-use cups when debating the costs of reusable alternatives. As consumers, we ultimately bear the brunt of these expenses, even if we do not personally use the products. The Australian public has spoken, now it’s time our government implemented national plastic bans with tangible action dates so we can start phasing out single-use plastics and move towards a circular economy in Australia. #CircularEconomy #PlasticPollution #Plasticbans

Is your business prepared for the next stage of single-use plastic bans? Single-use plastics like takeaway coffee cups and food containers are among the list of items set to be banned across South Australia from 1 September 2024. Learn more about what’s on the list and the alternatives: https://ow.ly/2Abm50T4Bnm

The NSW EPA is increasing the bans on single-use plastic to include unnecessary items in food and drink packaging. If your business supplies, distributes or manufactures food and beverage packaging, now id the time to start planning for the transition.

More single-use plastics will be banned in 2025. We’re introducing a new integrated plastics ban targeting unnecessary plastic items in food and drink packaging. These bans are a result of public and stakeholder consultation. This will have a huge impact on businesses and consumers alike, encouraging more sustainable choices. 🌏♻️ Some examples of integrated packaging products include: ❌ sealed expanded polystyrene cups containing dry noodles ❌ plastic spoons included within yoghurt cup packaging ❌ plastic forks included within pre-packaged meals ❌ plastic straws attached to juice poppers. If your business supplies, distributes or manufactures food and beverage packaging, now’s the time to start planning for this transition. Find out more - https://lnkd.in/g9a6UB9U #NSWPlasticsBan #ReducePlasticWaste #EcoFriendly #PlasticFree

Good initiave, should be followed by all the countries in the world. We should all promote "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Culture" at individual levels to avoid Scarcity of Resources. #sustainability #circularity #circulareconomy #sustainableworld #sustainableworld

In October 2023, the UK government introducued a ban on single-use plastic, signifying an impending end to the number of takeaway boxes spilling out of cupboard. Studies suggest leaching (a term used to describe chemicals transferring from plastic) most commonly occurs during changes in temperature. The best way to avoid any possibility of plastic leaching into frozen and reheated food is simply to avoid plastic altogether. Five best ways to freeze food without plastic: 1. Metal containers 2. Glass containers 3. Reusable beeswax 4. Reusable silicone 5. Baking paper Using plastic in your freezer may preserve food waste, but these unsustainable materials are cold comfort for the planet. Content & Image: Sharmin Akter Shanta #Auritry #SayNoToPlastic

The European Union has reached a provisional deal on a new law to cut #packaging waste and ban #singleuse plastics, such as supermarket bags for fruit and mini hotel shampoo bottles in hotels, albeit with exemptions for certain sectors. Under the new rules, by 2029, member states must ensure the separate collection of at least 90% per annum of single-use #plastic bottles and metal beverage containers. To achieve that target, they are required to set up deposit return systems (#DRS) for those packaging formats. The text sets also new binding #reuse targets for 2030 and indicative targets for 2040. The co-legislators laid down an obligation for take-away businesses to offer customers the possibility of bringing their own containers to be filled with cold or hot beverages or ready-prepared food, at no additional charge. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dVeHCzvY #recycling #Europe

Starting in September 2024, South Australia is implementing the next phase of plastic bans, targeting various single-use plastic items. This includes things like plastic coffee cup lids, most plastic takeaway containers & lids, and plastic carry bags. We’re here to help businesses and consumers to switch to eco-friendly options to comply with the new regulations and contribute to a cleaner environment. For more information on how these changes might affect you and what alternatives are available, please contact us. #SAplasticban #sustainablepackaging

Canadian cafes + restaurants, are you single-use plastics compliant? To combat pollution and achieve zero plastic waste by 2030, the Canadian government recently passed new Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations for businesses nationwide. The impact on the food service industry will be felt from coast to coast, especially in cities with no previous single-use plastics restrictions. To make the changes easier, SOFI has partnered with Restaurants Canada to give you a free guide breaking down the new rules. We cover: • Banned Single-Use Plastic Materials  • Potential Penalties & Fines  • Point-of-Sale Restrictions  • Key Dates and Deadlines  • Upcoming Changes  • Single-Use Plastic Alternatives Let’s make this easy - to stay compliant, DM us 'GUIDE', and we'll send one over.