Single-use Plastic FAQs - Exemptions

Single-use plastic drinking straws will continue to be available for members of the community who rely on these for disability or health needs. 

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Exemptions allow for the continued sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic straws for people with a disability or medical need. Further information on exemptions can be found here.

For further information on the exemptions, see here: https://www.greenindustries.sa.gov.au/resources/exemptions-sup-products-waste-avoidance-act-2020

The government has acknowledged that single-use plastic straws attached to products, such as straws attached to beverage containers or cutlery like spoons that are provided already attached to packaging will take a longer time to transition to alternatives. Therefore, an there is a current exemption to exclude ‘pre-packaged and attached products’ from the legislation. Further information on exemptions can be found here.