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flag New South Wales is banning most single-use plastics by 2030 to combat waste and landfill shortages.

flag New South Wales is expanding its plastic ban under the NSW Plastic Plan 2.0, launching during National Recycling Week. flag By 2030, the state will phase out plastic bread tags, non-compostable fruit and veg stickers, and non-recyclable condiment containers, requiring tethered bottle lids. flag Helium balloons, plastic bags with handles, and washing machine filters will be banned by 2026, 2027, and 2028, respectively. flag Takeaway packaging must be redesigned for recyclability by 2030. flag The move addresses a growing waste crisis, with plastic making up 74% of waterway litter and less than 16% of plastic recycled. flag Officials warn Sydney could run out of landfill by 2030 and oceans may hold more plastic than fish by 2050. flag The plan builds on earlier bans from 2022 and aligns NSW with other states that have restricted single-use plastics.

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