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Increased soft drink consumption puts Australia in a plastics crisis
The research found that Australians purchase 15 billion plastic bottles every year, including bottled water and other li...

Plastic packaging waste tax proposed
The majority of Australians back stronger measures against plastic waste, with 85 per cent supporting legislated waste r...

Q&A: Tackling the plastic waste problem in the household product market
Community is at the heart of everything Zero Co do, and they feel strongly that people want to be a part of the solution...

Victoria makes $3 million joint investment in soft plastics recycling
"This is an example of the collaboration, innovation and investment needed to create an effective and sustainable circul...

Retail welcomes expansion of national plastic recycling fund
The ARA said the initiatives will give retailers more options to embrace the circular economy, improve recycling rates a...

Target 2025: 60 organisations sign pact to reduce plastic packaging – is it enough?
A new Plastics Pact will see 60 global corporates join the fight against plastic pollution with ambitious targets to mee...

Breaking down the plastic problem
Biogone seriously embraces sustainability by manufacturing landfill-biodegradable plastics in a solar-powered factory.