Kempsey Shire Council
To reduce plastic pollution, some single-use plastics are being phased out across NSW.
Earlier in June lightweight single use plastic bags were banned in NSW. From 1 November more single use plastics will join the banned list.
From 1 November single use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, unlidded plastic plates and bowls, plastic cotton buds and expanded polystyrene food containers & cups cannot be supplied. Plastic microbeads in rinse-off personal care products are also banned.
There are exemptions for example in some medical situations and for people with a disability.
The ban will affect a range of businesses including some caterers, cafes, hairdressers and beauticians and volunteer groups who do catering or run a canteen.
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