Our next steps include:
Continued engagement with key stakeholders
Development of draft legislation detailing compliance, phased out items and materials, and timeframes for the phase out
Public consultation on draft legislation, phase out roadmap, and regulatory impact statement
Development of a business support program
Legislation considered by the Tasmanian Parliament
How can I prepare for the phase out?
To prepare for the phase out, start having conversations with your friends and family about how to reduce your use of single-use plastics at home. Look at how the food and drinks you purchase are packaged at the supermarket. Are there other non-single-use plastic options, or can I take a reusable container?
Here are some further tips on how you can reduce single-use plastics:
Ask your local café to use your reusable coffee cup when you next order a takeaway coffee
Challenging yourself to bring a reusable lunch container to your favourite takeaway café
Use a reusable bag from home when you shop
Avoid using a plastic straw unless you require one
Refill your water bottle each time, rather than buying a new plastic one.
How can businesses that use single-use plastics prepare?
Start working with your suppliers to see how your business can reduce its use of single-use plastics
Adopt reusable items, materials, and/or systems where possible
Manufacturers may consider how to develop innovative and sustainable non-plastic items
Create a Sustainability Action or Waste Management Plan that includes a reduction in plastics within your operations
Educate your staff on the environmental, health, and economic benefits of using less single-use plastics and how they can help.
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