Govt departments banned from buying single-use plastics
Government departments can no longer purchase single-use plastic straws, cups or cutlery from today.
Source: www.rte.ie
Government departments can no longer purchase single-use plastic straws, cups or cutlery from today.
Source: www.rte.ie
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