Queensland bans single-use plastic bags from July 2018
by Australian Associated Press from Environment | The Guardian on (#319Z9)
State will also introduce new container refund scheme with most drinks containers attracting 10-cent refund
Single-use plastic bags will be banned in Queensland from July next year after the state parliament passed new legislation on Tuesday night.
The state will also have a new container refund scheme, with most beverage containers to attract a 10-cent refund to stop them ending up in waterways and the sea.
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