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‘Teething problems’ for NSW plastic bag ban as deadline looms for single-use cutlery and straws

More than two months after New South Wales banned lightweight plastic bags, not all small businesses have made the switch to paper, fabric or thicker plastic alternatives.

From takeaway outlets and convenience stores to school fetes and charity op shops, the entire retail sector is covered by the ban, introduced at the start of June.

NSW is the last state to ditch the disposable bags — a move supported by the state’s retail industry — but the plastic bag has not disappeared yet.

Why are some shops still using plastic bags?

The National Retail Association has been advising thousands of businesses on making the change.

Project manager Ebony Johnson told ABC Sydney most have embraced the change, but there were some “teething issues”.

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