Single-use plastics ban moves to new phase

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

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.

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