The Australian state of Queensland has banned single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery and plates as well as polystyrene foam food containers and cups, effective from September 1. "It's the last straw for single-use plastic [and] polystyrene takeaway items," the state's Environment Ministry said on Twitter on Thursday, according to dpa . The so-called sunshine state's parliament passed the bill on Wednesday night. Other items including coffee cups and lids, other ...