South Australia's ban on single-use plastics to start in March following coronavirus delay

South Australia's ban on single-use plastics, the first of its kind in Australia, will kick in from March next year.

Single-use plastic straws are on the way out in South Australia. Source: AP

South Australia's ban on single-use plastics, such as straws and cutlery, will come into force from March next year.

The measures, the first of their kind in Australia, were passed in parliament in September but were put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

They have also been designed to allow more items to be progressively added to the banned list, with the government targeting polystyrene cups, bowls and plates to go by early 2022.

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