NSW plastic straw ban: how will it work and what will be gained from it?

Single-use straws join lightweight plastic bags in being banned in NSW Photograph: Kirsty O’Connor/PA

Single-use plastic straws and other items will be banned in New South Wales on Tuesday. The decision follows similar action to ban single-use plastic bags earlier this year.

We take a look at what this means for customers and businesses, and how it will be enforced.