SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES
The Single Use Plastic Directive means that where sustainable alternatives are easily available and affordable, SUP products will be banned in the Republic of Ireland from 3 July 2021.
OUT
Plastic Cutlery
Plastic Straws
Plastic Stirrers
Plastic Plates and Food Containers
Expanded Polystyrene
Oxo-Degradable Plastics
Foam plates
IN
Wooden and Paper Cutlery
Paper Straws
Wooden Stirrers
Bagasse or Paper alternatives
Paper Clamshells Bagasse etc.
Compostable Plastic Bags
OUT
Plastic Cutlery
Plastic Straws
Plastic Stirrers
Plastic Plates and Food Containers
Expanded Polystyrene
Oxo-Degradable Plastics
Foam plates
IN
Wooden and Paper Cutlery
Paper Straws
Wooden Stirrers
Bagasse or Paper alternatives
Paper Clamshells Bagasse etc.
Compostable Plastic Bags