Members of the public are being urged to have their say on reducing plastic waste.
The state government is holding a consultation period for the 'Let's not draw the short straw - reduce single-use plastics issues' paper, which it hopes will reduce the harmful effects of single-use plastics.
Environment Minister Stephen Dawson said the state government wanted to do more to reduce the impacts of single-use plastics on our environment.
"Single-use plastic products may be convenient, but their impacts on the environment, waste management facilities and human health cannot be ignored," Mr Dawson said.
"Waste problems are a shared legacy.
"The state government wants to hear your practical ideas on how to avoid and reduce single-use plastics so we can protect our environment for future generations."
The issues paper and its associated online survey will be the next step in the state's war on plastic waste, the state government says.
This carries on from the ban on lightweight plastic bags introduced last year, and the instruction to government agencies to stop buying avoidable single-use plastic items, such as plastic cups, straws, and cutlery.
Community members can have their say on the discussion paper by visiting www.dwer.wa.gov.au/single-use-plastic-issues-paper and completing the online survey.
The closing date for submissions is Friday July 12, 5pm.
