Ennis-based Retail Excellence Urges Govt To Re-Think Sing-Use Coffee Cup Levy

An Ennis-based retail lobby group is urging the Government to re-think the proposed new levy on single-use coffee cups.

Retail Excellence says the 20 cent levy sends the ‘wrong message on sustainability’.

It also argues that mixed messages are being delivered at at time when the cost of living is soaring and retailers and consumers can’t afford another levy.

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