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.
Why supermarket Waitrose is ditching perfection and prioritising progress
Our relationship with perfection and progress can be rather fraught. We can be forgiven for thinking that perfection is actually attainable.
Woolworths bows to public pressure, replacing Ooshies campaign with green alternative
Woolworths has decided to launch a more environmentally friendly supermarket promotion that encourages children to cultivate their own gardens.
Bags banned: South Australia to ditch plastic in cafe and retail trial
South Australia is moving ahead with a trial to ditch common plastic items in four retail precincts in a first-of-its-kind move.
Coles, Woolworths and crazed consumers: Industry lacks leadership on plastic crisis
While plastic collectibles continue, supermarket executives will be unable to say their companies value environmental sustainability in its own right.
All boats to rise as Alceon unveils plans for 20-plus standalone LEGO stores in Australia
Standalone LEGO stores are about to start popping up across the country, as Alceon Group looks to capitalise on a deal with the Danish toy manufacturer.
“Gross hypocrisy”: Coles, Woolies slammed over collectibles
Coles and Woolworths are under fire this morning over their latest attempts to prop up quaterly sales by handing out collectibles.
“We’ve saved a tonne of money”: Adore Beauty is on a mission to scrap plastic packaging
Adore Beauty has been working to rip plastic out of its business as customers send a clear message that our environmental crisis is non-negotiable.
“You will get difficult customers”: Small retailers warned to prepare as VIC bag ban looms
Victoria has finally pulled the trigger on a state-wide plastic bag ban, giving retailers just under four months to prepare for what's to come.
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.
How LEGO is reducing plastic without compromising its product
LEGO has committed to reducing its plastic usage by changing the way its products are made for the first time in over 50 years.