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’Foam’ cups, containers on government’s hit list
The government announced plans today to expand their single-use plastics ban to also include polystyrenes in a move that would see anyone busted selling the product slapped with a $6672 fine.The government will go out to consultation over the coming weeks to gauge support for slapping a ban on foam containers, such as clam shells, as well as polystyrene takeaway tea and coffee cups.
Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said they wanted to hear from both the community and…
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