Polystyrene takeaway containers, plastic cutlery and PVC meat trays are among products being targeted for a phase-out over the next few years. Photo / Glenn TaylorPolystyrene takeaway containers, plastic cutlery and PVC meat trays are among products being targeted for a phase-out over the next few years. Also to go are single-use plastic items, including drink stirrers, cotton buds, single-use produce bags, cutlery, plates and bowls, straws and fruit labels. "We estimate this new policy will remove more than two billion single-use plastic items from our landfills or environment each year." • Mid 2023: Single-use plastic produce bags, plastic tableware (plates/bowls/cutlery), plastic straws, non-compostable produce labels.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 27, 2021 00:03 UTC