‘I use disposable cups’: Chris Minns backflips on takeaway coffee cups after media and business backlash
by Penry Buckley NSW state reporter from on (#79BZA)
Legislation requiring mugs to be offered when people drink at cafes to be scrapped, with environment minister stating we need to clear this up'
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The New South Wales government has backflipped on its plan to force cafes to offer customers who dine in the option of mugs and glasses instead of takeaway cups.
Chris Minns' government will also ditch a law that would have required businesses to participate in a reusable cup scheme or risk a fine up to $110,000.
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