The Boomerang Alliance has welcomed proposals by the Tasmanian Government to phase out a range of problem single-use plastics. This means that every State and Territory in Australia has introduced or proposes to introduce bans on problem takeaway plastics.

We are particularly pleased that the Tasmanian Government is proposing to phase out plastic takeaway coffee cups and food containers. It's time that these disposable cups and containers were phased out, with new policies to support reusable alternatives brought in.

Our Choose to Reuse Report identifies strategies on how reusables could be introduced. The first and most obvious option is to switch to reusable cups and containers at major sports and public events. The recent Paris Olympics served takeaway drinks and food to spectators in reusable cups and containers, something that should be replicated here.

And thinking ahead, wouldn't it be great, when the Tasmanian Devils enter the AFL competition in 2028, to have drinks and food served in reusables at all stadiums from game one?

Read our submission here.