As a community we can all join together to Replace the Waste. Consider whether you need a disposable straw, stirrer or cutlery or whether you can use one back at your home or office when enjoying take away products. Or purchase your own reusable products to bring with you - there are now so many reusable alternatives available. 

Exemptions allow for the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic straws for people with a disability or health needs. If you need to use a single-use plastic straw, you will still be able to access these. Further information on exemptions can be found here.

As a wholesaler or distributor, you may have noticed that many South Australian businesses are already avoiding waste and requesting alternatives to single-use plastic products. You may already be stocking and distributing sustainable products in response to demand from customers. Now is the time to Replace the Waste by stocking alternatives such as recyclable, compostable and/or reusable items. 

Many South Australian food and hospitality outlets are already reducing waste and making the switch by offering sustainable alternatives to their customers. By reducing the quantity of unnecessary items provided to customers overall, you can reduce waste as well as costs. When these items are required, there are many recyclable, compostable and/or reusable alternative items now available.

As a retailer, you may already be encouraging your customers to purchase sustainable and reusable products. Speak to your wholesaler or supplier about the many reusable, certified compostable and recyclable items now available for your South Australian outlets. If you have outlets in other states, consider leading the way by also stocking these alternatives to single-use plastic products interstate.