Removing plastic entirely from our food supply may not be the best solution when it comes to protecting the environment and conserving valuable resources.
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?
Woolworths' and Coles' plastic bag ban has been applauded by environmentalists, but were reportedly met with abuse and assault and claims of profiteering.
Katia Santilli and Vera Yan of Nimble Activewear are combating plastic waste with their innovative sustainable fashion line, COMPRESSLITE, with each clothing item incorporating recycled plastic bottles.