Thursday 30 June 2022 11:03 PM Disposable coffee cups and lids to be banned in Queensland trends now
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Queensland is set to ban disposable coffee cups and lids as the state gradually phases out single-use plastics over the next five years.
The state government is expected to unveil its plans on Friday to cut down on waste that includes popular items such as plastic drinking cups and takeaway containers.
Environment minister Meaghan Scanlon revealed coffee cups will be among the disposable products to be given the axe and replaced with sustainable alternatives.
Queensland is set to ban disposable coffee cups and lids as the state gradually phases out single-use plastics over the next five years (stock image)
Environment minister Meaghan Scanlon revealed coffee cups will be among the disposable products to be given the axe and replaced with sustainable alternatives (stock image)
'Of course, we will continue to work with retailers, community groups and suppliers so they have the alternative products in place,' she told Courier Mail.
'That'll begin with getting to work straight away on replacements for coffee cups through an Innovation Challenge – with further details to be
