Brisbane City Council committed yesterday to banning plastic straws, single-use plastic water bottles and helium balloons, despite ruling out the ban from plans made a fortnight ago.
The ban was re-proposed in yesterday’s council meeting, with both parties agreeing a ban is needed for single-use plastics in order to continue creating sustainable initiatives for the future.
Opposition Councillor Jared Cassidy says the implementing of the ban is a win for the people of Brisbane.
A date for the ban to be enforced has not yet been set.