‘Needed to act yesterday’: Can a plastic tax stop Australia’s waste tsunami?
A tax on plastic packaging, similar to those implemented in the European Union, could solve the nation's waste issue while also raising $1.46 billion.
South Australia announces timeline for single-use-plastic ban
From March 1, the sale, supply and distribution of single-use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers will be banned throughout South Australia.
The bags are back: Coronavirus health concerns and cheap oil fuel plastic comeback
Health concerns have fuelled demand for single-use plastic, and negative oil prices mean producing plastic is cheaper than ever before.
Shop owners risk $50,000 fines to clear stock as Victoria’s bag ban comes into force
Victoria's single-use plastic bag ban is in effect but some shop owners are still clearing through existing bag stocks, risking hefty fines.
In defence of plastic: Why packaging fruit and vegetables can actually protect the environment
Removing plastic entirely from our food supply may not be the best solution when it comes to protecting the environment and conserving valuable resources.
How zero-packaging stores are helping people kick their plastic addictions
Wrapped, sealed, boxed, cling-filmed and vacuum-packed. We have become used to consumables being packaged in every way imaginable.
Plastic bag ban: Here’s how many times you actually need to reuse your shopping bags
What are the best replacements for single-use plastic bags? And how many times must we use alternatives to compensate for their larger environmental impact?
A ‘yeah-but’ mentality stalls progress on plastic bag ban
The government-mandated ban of single-use plastic bags in supermarkets has been met with resistance by those with a “yeah-but” mentality.
Why more and more Australian retailers want shoppers to know about their ‘green’ credentials
Australian supermarkets phasing out single-use plastic bags is just one example of how retailers are fiercely engaged in a race to be “green”
