NSW takes action to phase out single use plastics and harmful chemicals - NSW Gov

Описание: NSW takes action to phase out single use plastics and harmful chemicals

Sunday, 9 November 2025

 The NSW Government is taking further action to reduce plastic waste, announcing the next phase of single-use and problematic plastic phase-outs on the eve of National Recycling Week.

Plastic remains one of NSW’s biggest environmental challenges. It makes up around 74 per cent of litter in our waterways, and less than 16 per cent of plastic waste is recycled in NSW, with the remainder taking up valuable space in landfill.

NSW is facing a waste crisis. Without action, Greater Sydney could run out of landfill space by 2030, putting growing pressure on households, councils and businesses. If we don’t act soon, it’s predicted that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.

The next stage of the NSW Plastics Plan will target unnecessary and hard-to-recycle plastic products. It gives business and industry time to transition while helping to reduce waste and landfill demand

The phase-in will be managed responsibly and in stages to allow business to adjust and find practical alternatives.

The changes will also encourage new investment in recycling infrastructure and reusable products, with the Government working closely with industry to support the transition and minimise disruption.