More than half a billion containers have been returned to Return and Earn reverse vending machines in NSW, eight months after launch.
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Global definition of recyclable developed
The term “recyclable” has received a global definition in relation to plastic packaging from two international recycling organisations.
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Starbucks to eliminate single-use plastic straws by 2020
Coffee company Starbucks has announced it will phase out single-use plastic straws from its stores by 2020.
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Volvo Cars commit to 25 per cent recycled plastics by 2025
Volvo Cars has announced that by 2025 at least 25 per cent of the plastics used in each new Volvo will be made from recycled material.
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Vic gov set date of bag plastic bag ban for 2019
The Victorian Government has announced it will ban single-use, lightweight plastic shopping bags from late 2019 to fight plastic pollution.
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Experts react to single-use plastic ban
Waste and recycling experts react to the news that single use plastics could be banned within five years.
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National Sword could displace 111M tonnes of plastic waste by 2030
China's National Sword policy will displace 111 million metric tonnes of plastic waste by 2030 according to new research.
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Unilever Australia on track for sustainablity targets
Unilever Australia has announced it is on track to meet 80 per cent of its Sustainable Living Plan commitments.
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War on Waste season 2 focus on e-waste and recycling crisis
The ABC’s War on Waste will return on Tuesday, July 24, to tackle plastic water bottles, straws, e-waste and furniture waste.
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Coles to halve food waste by 2020
Coles has announced it will make all packaging of Coles Brand products recyclable and reduce plastic wrapping on fruit and vegetables.
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