South Australia Bans Single-use Plastics
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published September 10, 2020 | 02:16 PM
The state of South Australia (SA) has become Australia's first state to ban single-use plastics
CANBERRA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Sep, 2020 ) :The state of South Australia (SA) has become Australia's first state to ban single-use plastics.
The SA parliament on Wednesday passed legislation that will ban the sale, supply and distribution of plastic products including straws and cutlery.
The ban was slated to come into effect in the middle of 2020 but has been delayed until 2021 due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses.
David Speirs, SA's environment minister, said that the ban would be introduced in stages.
"We want to deal with the low-hanging fruit in the first few months, that's drink stirrers, cutlery, straws, then next year we'll move onto takeaway containers," he told reporters.
"Then we'll be looking at coffee cups, fruit and vegetable carrier bags.
" "Over the next couple of years I think we'll move quickly towards being single-use plastic free, there's a real hunger in the community." The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) praised the landmark laws, saying they reaffirmed SA's position as Australia's leader in the fight against ocean pollution.
"SA has long been ahead of the curve on plastics," Shane Cucow, the AMCS's senior communications strategist, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
"They were the first state or territory to introduce a container deposit scheme way back in 1977 and the first to ban plastic bags in 2009."Similar laws are being debated in Queensland, which is headed for a state election on Oct. 31.
"It could be just this week that we see another state ticked off the list," Cucow said.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Shayan, Rashid, Junaid to represent Pakistan in U12 Regional Qualifying Jrs
Govt committed to empower youth with modern tech, IT: PM
Olympic Games Paris 2024: How teams qualified
LESCO detects 74,285 power pilferers in 219 days
RTO destroys huge quantity of non-duty paid cigarettes
Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm expected in most parts of country: PMD
Pakistan's total liquid foreign reserves reach $ 13.28 billion
Pakistan to tour New Zealand for 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is next March
ENGRO announces strong results for 1st quarter 2024
RDA inflows rise to $7.660 bn in March 24
US economic growth slows significantly in first quarter
Govt committed to developing gems, jewellery sector: Minister
More Stories From World
-
US economic growth slows significantly in first quarter
5 minutes ago -
Ukraine, Russia exchange fire, at least seven dead
2 hours ago -
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains lash East Africa
2 hours ago -
US economic growth slows significantly in first quarter
2 hours ago -
Macron warns 'mortal' Europe needs stronger defence
2 hours ago -
COP29 host says deal on climate aid essential but offers few details
2 hours ago
-
Ukraine jails couple for helping Russia strike hospital
3 hours ago -
Togo opposition asks W.Africa court to overturn reforms
3 hours ago -
Paris landmark Moulin Rouge's windmill sails collapse
3 hours ago -
Ahead of feared Rafah invasion, Palestinians mourn bombardment dead
3 hours ago -
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains cause floods, landslides: PM
3 hours ago -
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing's Auto China show
3 hours ago