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Out of the 907,401 tonnes of plastic packaging consumed in 2017-18, only around 32% was recycled, with only 14% recycled in Australia.^[1] As population grows plastic consumption will only increase, unless robust measures are put in place.

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Most countries, including Australia, have recognised the threats posed by marine plastic litter. Estimates show that at current rates of littering there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050 (by weight).^[1] In Australia, the CSIRO calculate that ‘two thirds of the marine debris found along our coastline is plastic, most from local sources.^’[2]

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We produce too much waste and do too little recycling in Australia. A National Recycling Industry Development Program would reduce waste and litter; boost the economy and create jobs across the nation.

Today the NSW Container Deposit Legislation is being debated in the Parliament upper house – the final stage before it becomes law. In his speech, NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman proudly announced the government is on track to deliver a ‘cost-effective, best practice container deposit scheme' in accordance with Premier Baird’s promise - but it’s not.

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Are you aware that the Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee is currently holding an inquiry into the Register of Environmental Organisations and will hold a public hearing in Sydney later in the year? The inquiry will determine whether organisations will be able to continue to receive tax-deductible donations to advocate for the protection of nature.

With an outburst of community support, Boomerang Alliance won the Cash for Containers campaign in NSW, Queensland, ACT and WA! We are also working on an effective plastic ban bag across Australia and other actions to stop plastic pollution.

Start monthly donations today and together we will fight to keep pollution out of our streets, our bushlands and our oceans (every donation $2 and over is tax deductible).

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• Phone/Email - please contact Jenn (jennb@tec.org.au / 02 9211 5022) with your credit card details and let her know you are donating to the Boomerang Alliance.
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     Account Name: Total Environment Centre
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     Account Number: 10012342
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N.B.: Boomerang Alliance donations are auspiced by Total Environment Centre (a DGR1 endorsed charity).

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