A new plan by the NSW government for more single-use plastic bans, catching up with other states has been released with some welcome actions, but will need improvement in other areas, the Boomerang Alliance believes.

NSW has been slow on these wasteful and polluting items and we also endorse the push towards reusables which are much better on climate grounds and do not cause litter.  However, there are serious problems with the proposal to rely on takeaway cups and food containers being ‘’recyclable’’, as this just doesn’t happen because there is no comprehensive collection system.  The ban on the release of lighter-than-air balloons has been a long time coming and we look forward to the disappearance of them in the oceans and harming marine life.  Phasing out (by 2025) expanded and foam plastic food trays, loose-fill packaging, and moulded or cut packaging will also make a difference.

Submissions are due by 4 November 2024 - have your say here.  We'll be doing a detailed response and sharing key points with our allies and supporters.