Plastics
Plastic packaging and single-use plastic items make up 60% of all litter in NSW. These items take thousands of years to decompose and in the process, they are causing great harm to our natural environment and wildlife. The NSW Government has banned several problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic items, with further items to be reviewed in the future.
NSW Plastics: The Way Forward
Read about the proposed actions to address the issue of plastics, including items proposed for future bans.
We want to beat plastic pollution. Share your thoughts about reducing our reliance on single-use plastics in NSW.
Reports from the community can play an important role in investigating the supply of prohibited plastics.
Some plastic items are currently exempt from the bans.
Information for industry, business, and education providers on complying with the bans.
The plan outlines a comprehensive suite of actions to address plastic at all points of the plastics lifecycle.
Hot off the EPA press.
Find information regarding notices published under the Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 (PRCE Act) and how to find them.