More Single-use Plastics Banned In NSW

Additional single-use plastic items have been banned in New South Wales.

As of the 1^st November the NSW Government is banning single-use items, including:

• plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates, bowls and cotton buds
• food ware and cups made from expanded polystyrene
• rinse-off personal care products containing plastic microbeads

Adam Crouch MP - Member for Terrigal joined Paddy and Rob to explain the reason behind the ban.

“60% of litter in NSW is made up of single use plastic” Mr Crouch said “We’ve got to do a better job to make sure we keep our environment cleaner”.

Listen to the full chat here: