The ACT Government is seeking written submissions from businesses, industry and the community on the proposed phase-out of more single-use plastic items. “We have taken a progressive approach to phasing out single-use plastics and have received widespread community and business support. Now we are seeking input on the next stage of the process as we…
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Coles Shopping Bags Made with Marine Plastic
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Customer shopping bags made with marine waste and recycled plastic are being rolled out to Coles supermarkets around the country as part of Coles’ Together to Zero waste ambition. Coles’ Marine Reusable Shopping Bags are made with 80% recycled plastic, including 20% marine waste plastic. The marine waste plastic is recovered from ocean-feeding waterways and…
Victoria Announces Single-Use Plastic Ban
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The Andrews Labor Government will ban specific single-use plastics – like straws, cutlery, plates and polystyrene containers – across Victoria to reduce the significant amount of plastic waste going to landfill each year. Minister for Environment Lily D’Ambrosio has announced a phase out and ban of specific single-use plastics by 2023, which will include single-use…
Phasing out Single Use Plastics in the ACT
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The phase out of single‑use plastics in the ACT will begin next year with legislation to be introduced to ban certain problematic items where there is an alternative available. “The ACT Government will introduce legislation to ban the sale and distribution of problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic products early next year,” Minister for Recycling and…