Stop it & Swap it - Single Use Plastics from November 2022
The time is fast approaching when more of the plastic items we take for granted are going to be banned in NSW – 1st November 2022. The world hasn’t always been dependent on the need for single use plastics so its not impossible to change and develop positive habits!
So what’s going to be disappearing from our everyday?
- Single-use plastic straws/stirrers
- Single-use cutlery/plates and bowls
- Expanded polystyrene food ware like clamshell containers/cups/plates and bowls
- Single-use cotton buds
- Products containing plastic microbeads
What are some practical alternatives?
At BPG we offer some useful alternatives for your team.
These also make great Christmas gifts for your staff or clients:
- Eco cutlery sets
- Stainless steel straw sets
- A variety of cotton/mesh grocery bags
- Different styles of glass or metal drink bottles

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