‘I use disposable cups’: Chris Minns backflips on takeaway coffee cups after media and business backlash

The Guardian · Reino Unido · Prensahace 4 horas

Legislation passed last week requiring cafes to offer mugs when people drink in to be scrapped with environment minister stating ‘we need to clear this up’Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales government has backflipped on its plan to force cafes to offer customers who dine in the option of mugs and glasses instead of takeaway cups. The Chris Minns government will also ditch a law that would have required businesses to participate in a reusable cup scheme or risk a fine up to $110,000.

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