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23 November 2024
Plastic ban in effect, but problems persist

MANSFIELD residents can no longer buy single–use plastics following the state government's ban on the items coming into effect last week.

Drinking straws, cutlery, plates, drink stirrers, cotton bud sticks, polystyrene food service items and drink containers are all included in the ban, which applies to conventional, degradable and compostable plastics.

The ban was announced by the state governmen...

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