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New Zealand Releases Guidelines for Prohibited Plastic Products from mid-2025
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2023-03-24
New Zealand will phase out plastic products that are difficult to recycle by mid-2025, including all other PVC and polystyrene food and beverage packaging.
On February 17, 2023, the New Zealand Department of the Environment published the "Guidelines for Plastic Products Prohibited from mid-2025". According to the guidelines, New Zealand will phase out plastic products that are difficult to recycle by mid-2025, including all other PVC and polystyrene food and beverage packaging.
PVC and polystyrene food and beverage packaging are palletized containers (with or without a lid) sold as packaging containing food and beverage products, such as bags, bowls, cups, films, or packaging. These products are recommended to be phased out by mid-2025. Common examples include cookie trays and containers, yogurt, and some dairy bottles.
As of October 1, 2022, New Zealand has banned the use of the following disposable plastics (SUPs):
- PVC food pallets and containers, limited to prefabricated pallets for agricultural products, baked goods, and meat;
- Polystyrene takeaway food and beverage packaging;
- Expanded polystyrene food and beverage packaging;
- Plastics containing additives that promote degradation, such as oxidized and photodegradable plastics;
- Plastic beverage mixer;
- Plastic cotton stick with handle.
More SUPs will be banned from July 1st:
- Plastic plates, bowls, and cutlery;
- Plastic Straw.
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