Tag: single-use plastics
Environmental entrepreneurs present innovative solutions to tackle plastic waste crisis
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is bringing together environmental entrepreneurs from across the Indo-Pacific region to showcase pioneering solutions aimed at tackling plastic waste.
Detpak launches new PBS range to combat single-use plastics
South Australian packaging solutions company Detpak has unveiled what it claims as the country’s largest range of commercially compostable and recyclable PBS-lined packaging, including more than 20 products such as cartons, trays, and lunchboxes.
WA schools encouraged to apply for waste sorting grants to achieve sustainability goals
The Western Australian government is urging schools to apply for up to $5,500 for initiatives addressing trash through the WasteSorted Schools grants program.
Queensland program to help more businesses eradicate single-use plastic
The Queensland government and Boomerang Alliance are expanding the free Plastic Free Places program to include cafes, restaurants, hotels, and tourism venues located in Southeast Queensland as part of an effort to phase out single-use plastics.
Victoria to ban single-use plastics in February
The Victorian government is launching the next phase of its landmark ban on single-use plastics which is set to roll out at the beginning of February.
Western Australia fast-tracks its plan to ban single-use plastics by four years
The Western Australian Government has fast-tracked its Plan for Plastics by four years with single-use plastic bowls, cups, plates, cutlery, stirrers, straws, polystyrene food...
Government launches first ever National Plastic Plan
The Morrison Government launched today Australia's first National Plastic Plan – banning single use plastics such as polystyrene consumer packaging in the upcoming months.
The...
Round II for plastic – Lion opens Australia’s first recycled bar
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This Melbourne Cup Carnival, racegoers will have the opportunity to see just how single-use plastics can be repurposed in 2019 – and have...
Coca-Cola Amatil to bin plastic drinking straws and stirrers
Coca-Cola Amatil will stop distributing plastic drinking straws and stirrers in Australia as part of its efforts to reduce single-use plastics.
The company will...
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Australian manufacturing in 2025: Challenges and pathways to progress
The Australian manufacturing sector, long considered the backbone of the nation’s economy, is standing at a crossroads in 2025.
