From February 1, 2023, Victoria, Australia bans the sale and supply of single-use plastic items, including.
Plastic straws, plastic cutlery (including plates, knives, forks, spoons, chopsticks, etc.), plastic plates, plastic drink stirrers, polystyrene cutlery and drink containers, and cotton swabs.
Virginians will not be able to purchase or obtain the items listed above from any business or organization, and the items cannot be sold or given away for free.
Under the ban, companies could face fines of up to $54,000 for violations, but only in rare cases, such as when companies knowingly sell single-use plastic products as reusable items. Individuals who violate could face a $370 fine, though the government says only those who repeatedly violate the rules will be punished.
The V.I. government has included some plastic items in the banned list at each stage since the ban began in 2019, prohibiting their sale, supply and vending. The ban on lightweight plastic shopping bags in Victoria, which went into effect back in November 2019, is now entering a new phase.
This time the government is also very determined and has partnered with the National Retail Association and will work together to assist over 3,000 Victorian businesses to prepare for the ban. The Victorian government is advising businesses to. Avoid using disposable items whenever possible,Instead, choose a reusable alternative!
If disposable products cannot be avoided, you may also consider using items made of non-plastic materials, such as paper, wood or bamboo products.
V.I. Environmental Security Director Ingrid Stitt said that although the stagnant supply of plastic products, but the government will increase the investment in recycling plastic waste, can create thousands of brand new jobs for recycling and manufacturing.
At the same time, Victoria will also allocate $515 million to renovate the waste and recycling system, and plans to reduce 80% of waste for landfills by 2030. This single-use plastic ban is a critical step in protecting Victoria's rivers, waterways and oceans from plastic pollution.
