The next phase of Victoria’s landmark ban on single-use plastics is set to be introduced next week.
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Campaign to remove plastic bottles from ships
International shipping association BIMCO is creating reusable bottles to replace about 1.75 billion single-use plastic bottles a year being used on board ships.
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Consultations open for WA’s Plan for Plastics
The Western Australian Government is seeking feedback on the next phase of the state’s single-use plastic bans, with Stage 2 to be introduced from February 2023.
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Coles removes single-use plastic fresh produce bags in Australian-first trial
Coles will remove single-use plastic fresh produce bags in ACT supermarkets from next month in a trial aimed at encouraging customers to bring in reusable options for their fruit and veggies.
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Southern Cross Uni, EPA partner for plastic-free July
To coincide with Plastic Free July, Southern Cross University has partnered with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to supercharge the transition away from single-use plastics.
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ACOR welcomes QLD plastics roadmap
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has welcomed the Queensland Government’s new five-year roadmap for phasing out problematic single-use plastics.
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NSW kicks off Plastic Free July with funding boost
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is partnering with 17 organisations to help communities transition from single-use plastics following the first of the state’s bans last month.
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Next step for SA’s single-use plastic ban
Single-use plastic cups, plates and bowls could be next on the list of banned items under the South Australian government’s historic single-use plastic ban, with the release of a new discussion paper.
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Queenslanders to decide next plastics ban
Following the success of the ban on a variety of single-use plastic items in September 2021, Queenslanders are being asked to have their say on what single-use plastics should be banned next.
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Local QLD program helping to eradicate single-use plastics
Plastic Free CQ, a program supported by Rockhampton Regional Council in Queensland, has helped to support local business Riverston Tea Rooms’ switch from single use plastics to sustainable options.
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