The finalised scope of the ban is single-use plastic promotional film used outdoors.
This type of plastic material is commonly used for advertising and during elections and creates a lot of single-use plastic waste. Most of this plastic is disposed of to landfill.
For clarity, forms of plastic signage that would not be banned include:
- plastic flagging or banners
- health and safety film demarcation
- heavier plastics used in canvas signage, which typically have reinforcement points and are tied up with rope or cable ties
- heavier fence mesh wraps
- adhesive vinyl signage.
The ban commenced on 1 June 2024 with enforcement in accordance with our Compliance and Enforcement Policy.
For more information, see the single-use plastic promotional film fact sheet.
