Single-use plastics ban moves to new phase

Phase two of the New South Wales government's ban of single-use plastics begins from Tuesday. Items such as plastic cutlery, plates and bowls will be phased out across the state in a move flagged 12 months ago. And while all Australian jurisdictions are making changes, environment groups say greater coordination will be critical to solving the pollution crisis.

Rubbish including plastics in an ocean Credit: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE