Common household items could soon attract $11,000 fine
New South Wales residents could soon be slugged with fines of up to $11,000 for supplying or even just carrying certain single-use plastic items.
In effect from 1 November, the NSW government says the new rules will hopefully stop some 2.7 million pieces of plastic litter entering waterways.
The list of banned single-use plastic items includes straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates and bowls.
Individuals supplying, selling or giving away any of the banned items will be slapped with a maximum court penalty of 100 units, equivalent to $11,000, while businesses supplying banned items could receive up to 500 units ($55,000).
Do you think these fines are fair?
While I find the amounts stunning if that's what it will take to get people to stop using SINGLE use plastic rubbish then go for it.