The NSW Labour Government is moving to reduce soft plastic waste, with new legislation set to require all single-use takeaway coffee cups to be recyclable from 2028.

2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren says many small business owners fear the legislation could “tip them over the edge”.

“These proposals are squarely being driven by an environmental agenda and with the environment in mind, not business, not small business, not struggling mum and dad operators,” McLaren said.

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