NSW plastic straw ban: how will it work and what will be gained from it?

Single-use plastic straws, cutlery and cotton buds will be among items banned from Tuesday

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Single-use plastic straws and other items will be banned in New South Wales on Tuesday. The decision follows similar action to ban single-use plastic bags earlier this year.

We take a look at what this means for customers and businesses, and how it will be enforced.

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