New South Wales scraps reusable cup requirement for cafes

Australia's New South Wales government abandoned a proposed regulation mandating cafes offer mugs for dine-in customers and participate in reusable cup schemes, reversing course after media and business opposition.

First covered Oct 27, 2026 · 5:38 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

New South Wales scraps reusable cup requirement for cafes — Image via theguardian.com

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14d Guardian Environment ‘I use disposable cups’: Chris Minns backflips on takeaway coffee cups after media and business backlash — Legislation requiring mugs to be offered when people drink at cafes to be scrapped, with environment minister stating ‘we need to clear this up’ Follow our…

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ua.news New South Wales abandons café cup requirement — The Guardian

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

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