More single-use plastic items are being phased out in Queensland
Over the next 5 years, the Queensland Government will implement bans and other measures to help minimise waste and protect our environment. The National Retail Association has been engaged to help businesses learn more about these initiatives and how to move towards more sustainable choices
From businesses in Queensland are no longer able to supply:
Plastic shopping bags which do not meet new requirements
Expanded polystyrene loose-fill packaging
Cotton buds with plastic stems
Plastic microbeads
The release of a lighter-than-air balloon will also be banned.
The following items are in Queensland.
Single-use plastic straws & stirrers
Single-use plastic cutlery
Single-use plastic bowls & plates
Expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers & cups
Some exemptions apply
Transition Support Program
The Queensland Government will pursue an education-first approach and are committed to working with businesses to achieve the best environmental outcomes, while minimising unnecessary impacts to business.
To further assist businesses, the National Retail Association is providing a Transition Support Program which can provide a time-limited pause on enforcement for businesses which provide evidence they are experiencing genuine challenges outside their control, but have a clear plan and commitment to become compliant. To be eligible for this program, businesses must fulfil specific supply and reporting obligations.
Applications can be submitted below or by contacting NRA.
Free information sessions are being held online from June 2023.
These sessions are designed for all businesses (of any size or type) to receive an overview of the ban, ask questions, receive practical advice, and hear what other businesses are doing.
The National Retail Association team is visiting thousands of retailers across the state.
Check out what other retailers are doing to comply with the ban.
Alicia behind the counter @tilleys . Gorgeous Cafe with a large outdoor area. Come for a delicious breakfast or lunch. But if you plan to come on a Sunday, you`d better book!!
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Quick thinking by Capital Chemist when most of their parking spaces were taken up by the ABC film crew.
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Olivia is ready to serve up some delicious drinks and food. Come and check out the Majura Bar and Grill. It opened today!!
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Look at these gorgeous bags that Kaitlyn is showing off. Nice and colourful for Christmas and such a great alternative to plastic bags.
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Work Wear Outlet shop in Westfield Belconnen is giving their customers plenty of warning to bring in their own bags in the New Year
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Hawker Butchery & Bonza Bangers at Hawker Place is giving his customers plenty of notice re the upcoming bag ban
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Rebecca in front of her collection of wool. She also sells lots of other craft items and lovely craft sets for children
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Lesley from The Bower Birds sells beautiful gifts. If you need something special, come and check out her shop. Also has a good range of Australian works.
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Sugar Plum. Gorgeous little Cafe in Hall. They avoid the use of plastic as much as possible
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Rebecca from the The Little Spoon Co, Logan always serves food and drinks using a full range of eco-friendly food ware. Using items like wooden cutlery, paper straws and cardboard takeaway containers helps minimise the damage that excess plastic causes to our natural environment. If you’re in the Logan Hyperdome, be sure to give Rebecca a visit for delicious coffee and a wide range of mouthwatering food options! @thelittlespoonco
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Steven from Vault Games, Clayfield offers customers these stylish and eco-friendly paper bags for their convenience. Reusing bags like these helps reduce the damage that excess plastic causes to our natural environment. If you’re in Clayfield, give Steven a visit for a huge range of craft and hobby items, as well as a wide range of tabletop gaming accessories! @vaultgamescly
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It really is great seeing so many businesses switching from plastic bags to eco-friendly paper alternatives! The team here at My Beer Dealer, Morningside are leading by example. Great work, team!
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Stef, Liv and Queen from Kusuka Corner, Sunnybank serve all of their delicious food and beverages using eco-friendly food ware. Using items like paper straws, cardboard takeaway containers and wooden cutlery all serve a purpose in minimising the damage that excess plastics can cause to our natural environment, and the girls here are doing a great job of that! If you’re in Sunnybank, come visit the team for a wide range of yummy treats and delicious coffee! @kusuka.corner
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Dom from Poppy’s Coffee Spot, Morningside always serves food and drink using a full range of eco-friendly food ware. Dom is very conscious of the steps he can take to ensure his business operates with the environment in mind, and always encourages others to do the same. If you’re ever in Morningside, be sure to give Dom a visit for some delicious coffee and a wide range of food and treats! @poppyscoffeespot
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Evie from Açai Brothers, Kenmore uses a full range of eco-friendly food ware when serving her customers. Evie is extremely passionate about protecting our environment and always encourages others to be more eco-minded. If you’re ever in Kenmore, stop by and visit Evie for a delicious açai bowl! @acaibrothers_kenmore
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Nida from Rashay’s, Redbank uses a full range of eco-friendly food ware and her customers couldn’t be happier! She is proud that her workplace places such great importance on operating with the environment in mind. If you’re at Redbank Plains Plaza, come give Nida a visit for some delicious coffee and a wide range of mouthwatering treats! @rashaysredbank
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Kalani from Choice The Discount Store, Redbank Plains always offers customers these eco-friendly fabric bags with their purchase. Reusing bags like these helps minimise the damage that excess plastic causes to our environment. If you’re at Redbank Plains Plaza, come visit Kalani for great prices on a wide range of household items! @choicethediscountstore
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A beautiful community project here in Samford. The Leisa Tree, a gift and homewares store in Samford hosts a bread tag drop off point for locals to hand over their bread tags. These are then repurposed into a wide range of products sold nationwide, with the proceeds being spent on wheelchairs for disadvantaged people in need. Such initiatives like this one are an amazing show of community spirit, and also demonstrate a way in which recycling and repurposing can change lives. Read more about the initiative here: https://ozbreadtagsforwheelchairs.org.au/
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Victoria from Fiera, Bulimba offers her customers paper bags as an alternative to plastic. She is passionate about protecting our natural environment and encourages otherwise to take small steps in doing their bit to contribute to environmental sustainability. If you’re in Bulimba, come give Victoria a visit for a stylish range of homewares and accessories. Great work, Victoria! @fieraboutique
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Clementine from Angels African Hair Styling, Cairns always offers customers paper bags with their purchases. Reusing bags like these helps reduce the damage that excess plastic causes to our natural environment. If you’re in Cairns, be sure to give Clementine a visit for a huge range of hair styling products and accessories . Keep up the great work, Clem!
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Brad from Earth Toys, Cairns City is passionate about protecting the local environment around Cairns. He frequently recycles packaging in his store and always offers customers paper bags. On top of this, he is always looking at ways in which the toys he sells can also be more eco-friendly! If you’re in Cairns, be sure to visit Brad for a huge range of fun and unique toys and games. Great work, Brad! @earth_toys
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Claire from House of Archeon, Cairns City stocks a beautiful range of homewares and accessories, all of which are packed using eco-friendly and recycled packaging. She offers customers paper bags for their convenience, and is constantly finding new ways in which her business can operate with the environment in mind. If you’re in Cairns, be sure to give Claire a visit for a huge range of stylish items to decorate your home. Great work, Claire!
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Kirsty from Makin’ Whoopee Gift Shop, Cairns City stocks a huge range of eco-friendly homeware items and gifts in her store, much of which is ethically made. Just like the Takeaway Lunch Bag pictured, which is made from recycled bottles! Kirsty is especially passionate about protecting Cairns’ beautiful natural environment and encourages fellow business owners in the area to do the same. If you’re ever in Cairns, pop in and see Kirsty for some stylish and trendy gifts and homewares! @makinwhoopee.giftshop
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Suzanne from Vinnies, Cairns City always offers her customers fabric bags with their purchases. Having the Great Barrier Reef just next door has meant a lot of local businesses have gone the extra mile to ensure they operate with the environment in mind. Be sure to give Suzanne a visit next time you’re in Cairns. Great work! @vinniesqld
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