“Unrealistic”: Peak retail body asks ACT government to revisit plastic ban deadline for businesses
With the next stage of the plastic ban coming into effect from July 1, the peak retail body has labelled the deadline as "unrealistic" and urged the government to revisit the dates.
How the humble milk bottle cap proves that no change is too small in driving sustainability practices
Dark coloured bottle caps contain dye pigments which make it difficult for the infrared lights at recycling processing facilities to identify and sort them as recyclable material.
7-Eleven hike famous $1 coffees by 100% as inflation bites convenience giant
7-Eleven Australia announced the news in a Facebook post, confirming the price for a regular-sized coffee would rise to $2 on Tuesday, October 4.
Technology helps Zero Co on mission to ditch single-use plastics
Byron Bay based eco- startup, Zero Co, is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic packaging from every Aussie kitchen, laundry and bathroom. The company offers home-delivery of a range of planet-friendly personal-care and home-cleaning products direct to customers.
Why it’s time to do away with greenwashing in the plastics industry
Companies are employing increasingly sophisticated greenwashing tactics to avoid taking any meaningful environmental action while appearing to be eco-friendly.
Sustainability in focus as retailers look to meet ethical shopper demands
Retailers are continually evolving their practices to become more sustainable despite the challenge of materials, processes and regulations.
Plastic Free July an opportunity for brands to keep sustainability conversation going
Sustainable household and beauty brands are using Plastic Free July as an opportunity to spark new conversations with their customers about reducing their use of single-use plastics.
SMEs to be supported as NSW prepares to ban plastic bags and other single-use items
The NSW government says it will offer support to small businesses as part of its $356 million plan to phase out single-use plastic items, including lightweight bags, straws and stirrers.
WA accelerates plan to ban single-use coffee cups by 2023
The WA 'Plan for Plastics' will be fast-tracked by four years with a view to eliminate single-use plastic items across the state in various phases.
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 pandemic has paused sustainability and accelerated plastic production: We need to reverse this trend before it’s too late
How could a global pandemic press pause on sustainability goals and awareness, and instead, make plastic fantastic again?
Meet Little Green Panda, the business that’s racked up 2.4 million sales and 200% revenue growth by making a universal product less soggy
Coming to market amid school strikes and the war on waste, Little Green Panda has ridden that momentum, and sold 2.6 million sustainable straws.
