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NSW to phase out single-use plastic

The NSW government has committed to phasing out single-use plastics state-wide, with the ban coming into effect next year. Under the Plastics and Circular Economy Act 2021, lightweight plastic bags will be phased...

Helga’s educates Aussies on soft plastics

Helga’s is encouraging Australians to make the switch to recycling soft plastics this National Recycling Week (8-14 November). Helga’s acknowledges that plastic waste is a big challenge. The brand, however, assures consumers...

Woolies-backed start-up to replace the need for new plastic

Woolworths Group is backing a new Australian plastic recycling start-up using “cutting-edge” science to reduce the need for new plastic to be produced. Created in partnership with researchers at Australian National University (ANU)...

Cadbury to transition to recycled packaging

Mondelēz International will source recycled plastic using advanced recycling technology to use in a range of Australia’s favourite Cadbury chocolate blocks, in a world first for the chocolate brand. Cadbury has partnered with...

Morrisons offers free water refills at forecourts

UK retailer Morrisons is offering free water refills at all its petrol forecourts, as well as in-store. This is to encourage customers and motorists to make the switch from single-use plastic to...

Ferrero Rocher rolls out eco-designed boxes

The Ferrero Group has announced a new eco-designed box for its Ferrero Rocher range. Ferrero will begin to introduce the new eco-designed boxes in a phased roll out around the world starting from...

Reinventing recycling in Victoria

Pact Group and Cleanaway are creating a new $38 million plastic recycling facility in Laverton, Victoria. The facility will become Australia’s largest post-consumer polyethylene recycling plant, converting locally collected kerbside materials into high...

Coles to launch national sustainability campaign

Coles Group is launching a national campaign that “brings to life” and celebrates its recently launched Sustainability Strategy under the pillars of Together to Zero and Better Together. Commencing 25 July, the campaign...
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