These single-use plastic products including bioplastics such as PLA are prohibited from March 1, 2021
Prohibited: Single-use Plastic Beverage Stirrers
Any straw made from, or comprising, fossil fuel derived plastic and/or compostable plastic which is designed to be used once, or a limited number of times before being thrown away. Examples of single-use plastic beverage stirrers include:
Prohibited: Single-use Plastic Cutlery
Any utensil that can be used to eat food. This includes spoons, forks, knives, sporks, splayds and chopsticks which are designed to be used once or a limited number of times, before being thrown away. Exemptions apply for pre-packaged and attached items such as straws attached to juice or milk cartons. For more information visit this page.
Prohibited: Single-use Plastic Drinking Straws
Any straw made from, or comprising, fossil fuel derived plastic and/or compostable plastic which is designed to be used once, or a limited number of times before being thrown away. Exemptions apply for people who require single-use straws due to a disability or health needs.
ALTERNATIVES
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Follow the link for information on reusable and compostable alternative.