Plastics

The Western Australian Government has expanded restrictions on non-compostable plastic barrier bags to include nuts and confectionery. New design standards...

Industry leaders, recyclers, and brand owners are launching an evidence-based analysis to show that a shift to using Australian-made recycled...

South Australia has taken another step in its fight against plastic pollution, with the latest round of single-use plastic bans...

Shellharbour City Council in New South Wales is inviting the community to take part in another one of its soft...

The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is calling for urgent government action to cut Australia’s reliance...

Children’s hospitals across Australia are set to lead a world-first trial of microplastic-free straws and cups, offering a safer option...

Environment Minister Murray Watt has vowed to continue to take action to tackle the growth in plastic pollution. The final...

Government representatives from more than 175 countries have not reached an agreement on a legally binding deal to end plastic...

Almost 6000 households have joined the City of Ballarat’s soft plastics recycling pilot which helps residents recycle plastics such as...

Brimbank City Council is establishing the first permanent soft plastics recycling program of its kind in metropolitan Melbourne, with a...