Iconic takeaway item to disappear
Straws attached to drink containers and spoons and forks attached to pre-packaged foods are also on the chopping block from September 1, along with plastic fruit stickers.
'These bans encourage reusable, recyclable or compostable alternatives,' South Australian Deputy Premier Susan Close said.
'South Australians are increasingly looking at ways to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics which devastate our environment. Plastic soy sauce fish packets will be banned in South Australia in September. Supplied Credit: Supplied
'The state government will continue to assist South Australian businesses via various programs to assist them transition.
'Many South Australian businesses have already moved away from single-use items and are embracing reusable and compostable items.'
In September 2023, the government banned plastic stemmed cotton buds, plastic pizza savers, single-use plastic plates and bowls.
Then a year later, it banned plastic bags, plastic balloon sticks, plastic balloon ties, plastic confetti, plastic bread tags and single-use plastic coffee cups and plastic lids, among other items. SA Deputy Premier Susan Close said the ban on single use plastics would help preserve the environment. NewsWire / Naomi Jellicoe Credit: News Corp Australia
Since 2021, the government credits local business with removing more than eight million single-use plastic items.
Evergreen Deli's Elliott Horner said the move away from plastics would help preserve the natural world.
'Being nestled within Adelaide Botanic Garden, environmental consciousness is our constant companion, as we care for the very place we call home,' the venue and events manager said.
Multiple states have moved to ban single use plastics, including NSW and Victoria.
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