Australia's capital Canberra strengthens plastic ban
The single-use plastic ban in Australia's capital, Canberra, has been expanded further, according to the ABC. Under the latest bill, food suppliers will be banned from using single-use plastics at music festivals and sporting events.
This means that plastic bowls, plates, single-use plastic straws and takeaway containers will no longer be available at events including Australian Folk Festivals, Australian Football League, cricket matches, etc., but will be made of cardboard and other materials utensils and containers.
In fact, the ACT's plastic ban may not end there. At present, relevant departments are negotiating to expand the list of prohibited items. Items that may be banned from July 1, 2022 will also include non-essential single-use plastic straws, single-use plastic bags for packing fruits and vegetables, cotton swabs with plastic sticks, and all oxidatively degradable plastic products, Such as biodegradable plastics and dog poop bags.
