From the 1st October 2023, the following items are being added to a Government list of banned single use plastics:
- Single use plastic cutlery*
- Single use plastic balloon sticks*
- Expanded and extruded polystyrene food and drinks containers
- Expanded and extruded polystyrene cups
From the 1st October 2023, the following be subject to restrictions:
- Single use plastic plates, bowls, and trays*
* made from all types of single-use plastic, including biodegradable, compostable and recycled.
Single use plastic products currently banned (as of October 2020):
- Single use plastic drink stirrers
- Microbeads in rinse-off personal care products
Single use plastic products currently restricted (as of October 2020):
- Single use plastic straws
- Plastic stemmed cotton buds
Government Guidance Page
For any more guidance, please email operations@cityco.com