HSA February 2021
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Sustainability Lead Shown by SA Pubs<br />
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SA pubs and hotels have taken a<br />
leadership role, well in advance of single<br />
use plastic laws that comes into force in<br />
March <strong>2021</strong>.<br />
South Australia’s ban on single-use<br />
plastics will start on 1 March, after<br />
legislation was passed in September<br />
last year.<br />
HOW IT AFFECTS HOTELS<br />
A ban on the sale, supply and distribution<br />
of single-use plastic products such a:<br />
• straws<br />
• cutlery<br />
• beverage stirrers.<br />
In the second stage, slated for early 2022,<br />
will see the ban extended further to cover:<br />
• polystyrene cups, bowls and plates<br />
• the ability to add further items may be<br />
added to this list.<br />
“Hotels have been quick to replace the<br />
likes of plastic straws<br />
with environmentally alternatives, such<br />
as paper and metal straws,” said AHA |SA<br />
CEO, Ian Horne.<br />
“Many pubs have already made the switch,<br />
well ahead of time. They have been<br />
educating staff and patrons and using<br />
up old stock. There is a recognition that<br />
taking this action reduces litter, waste and<br />
harm to wildlife, including marine life.”<br />
The Minister for Environment and Water<br />
David Speirs has congratulated all<br />
businesses “who are already voluntarily<br />
making changes ahead of 1 March <strong>2021</strong>”.<br />
“Businesses are urged to prepare now<br />
by deleting these items from inventories,<br />
using up existing stocks, ordering<br />
alternatives, having signage in place and<br />
training staff.<br />
“The replacethewaste.sa.gov.au <br />
website is the go-to place for businesses<br />
to get information, tips, tools, Point of Sale<br />
materials or other assistance….<br />
“Through this taskforce we’ve developed an<br />
approach that balances the benefit to the<br />
environment while minimising impact for<br />
businesses and recognising the needs of<br />
people who rely on single-use plastic straws<br />
to safely consume beverages and food.<br />
“There will be direct engagement across<br />
metropolitan and regional South Australia<br />
from early January to help South<br />
Australians get ready for the change and<br />
a handy hotline has also been established<br />
to help businesses, cafés and restaurants<br />
with the transition.”<br />
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