SO MUCH COULD BE SAID CONCERNING THE AVALANCHE OF PLASTIC WASTE FROM TAKEAWAY SHOPS THAT ENDS UP ON OUR BEACHES, IN PARKS AND OTHER PLACES, IN AUSTRALIA AND MUCH OF IT IS SINGLE USE PLASTICS. NOW THE SA GOVERNMENT IS STARTING TO STEP IN ON THAT, TO PROTECT OUR OCEAN AND AREAS FROM UNNECESSARY LANDFILL.
South Australia Becomes First State In The Country To Ban Single-Use Plastics
The South Australian parliament has passed laws banning single-use plastics but the measures will be delayed until next year because of COVID-19.
South Australia has become the first state in Australia to ban single-use plastics such as straws and cutlery.
But the introduction of the new laws will be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The measures were passed in parliament on Wednesday and also allow for other items to be progressively added to the banned list.
"There has been significant community and industry support for swift action on single-use plastic products with many households and businesses across the state already taking steps to remove them," Environment Minister David Speirs said.…