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Second plastics summit will help shape path to National Packaging Targets
A second National Plastics Design Summit will be held in February to find common ground on achieving the National Packag...
Government phasing out polystyrene food containers in plan to tackle plastic
Food and beverage containers made of hard-to-recycle plastics like PVC and polystyrene will be phased out.
Sydney businesses take ‘no plastics’ pledge
The commitment means there will be fewer plastic bottles, straws, throwaway cups, food utensils and flyers in circulatio...
P&G joins new global alliance to tackle plastic waste
Consumer goods companies, retailers and plastic manufacturers have formed a new NGO.
Smarties, Nesquik and Yes! packaging soon to be plastic-free
Nestlé is axing straws and working on biodegradable water bottles in drive to reduce plastic waste.
Coca-Cola Amatil cans plastic straws and stirrers
The beverage bottler will now stock fully recyclable and biodegradable straws.
Johnson & Johnson addresses plastic waste problem
FMCG giant signs New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.
Unilever boss urges resources rethink
Plastics overhaul announced, as consumer goods CEO calls on industry to commit to “heavy lifting”.
Woolworths reusable bags free for 10 days
Social media users back supermarket giant, call for a focus on packaging.
Woolworths open to further plastic reducing methods
Retailer dismisses suggestions it’s considering allowing shoppers to use Tupperware for transporting food.
Woolies bids farewell to thin plastic bags
Shoppers are being urged to not bag retail workers.
Values drive value
Consumers' shopping decision on choosing products depends on societal or political issues.
Coles pledges to halve food waste by 2020
Supermarket to get rid of single-use plastic bags on July 1.
Woolworths Group reaffirms sustainability commitments
Supermarket giant announces new initiatives to create a more sustainable environment.
Tesco targets ‘close loop’ packaging system, shuts down Tesco Direct
Supermarket giant calls on UK Government to support its national recycling infrastructure.
If we can’t recycle it, why not turn our waste plastic into fuel?
Can Australia embrace plastic to waste?
Mars Petcare, REDcycle partner to recycle
Pet food giant joins recycling program with Coles and Woolworths.
Woolworths commits to reducing plastic packaging usage
Retail association boss says businesses have to be prepared when the ban comes into effect.
Aldi commits to 2022 plastics pledge
Discount grocer to support UK's WRAP'S new plastics initiative.