NSW recycles just 12 per cent of its waste and aims for a 30 per cent reduction in plastic litter by 2025.
NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said there may be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by 2050. “Plastic has become so widespread that we are constantly eating,drinking and breathing it in,” she said.
“We must act. By working together,we can make a real difference and leave the environment in a better state for our children.
“The NSW government wants to hear your thoughts on what plastic items we should target to minimise harmful impacts on the NSW environment,animals and communities.”
WWF Australia said the announcement put NSW in fifth place on its plastic scorecard,which rates the performance of states and territories in tackling single-use plastics.
Western Australia is in the top spot on the scorecard,largely because of its ban on single-use plastic bowls,plates and cutlery,coffee cups and lids,straws and takeaway food containers. South Australia,Queensland and the ACT all placed ahead of NSW.