Federal Election 2019 Blog

Where the three Key Political Parties stand on Plastics and Recycling

The Boomerang Alliance released a scorecard below on key party recycling and plastic pollution policies and we call for a greater effort on plastic pollution....
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Plastic Pollution: Why helping our Pacific neighbours is important

Many Asian countries are amongst the biggest contributors when it comes to plastic pollution of the Pacific. They include China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand...
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Phase-Out Single use Plastics is the next step in reducing Plastic Pollution

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...
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How to make Australia a recycling nation

Image credit: Freepik We produce too much waste and do too little recycling in Australia.  A National Recycling Industry Development Program would boost the economy...
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Packaging and a Stronger Product Stewardship Act

Image credit: Martijn Baudoin on Unsplash Australia’s Product Stewardship Act (2011) can oblige companies to reduce waste and prevent harmful materials from ending up in...
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Our Key Issues for the Federal Election

Image credit: John Cameron   As in previous elections, the 2019 Federal election is an opportunity to get a new government, of whatever persuasion, to...
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ALP Recycling and Waste Policy is a start...but needs more bite

Over the weekend, Bill Shorten proudly announced Labor's recycling and waste strategy. Under the proposed legislation, an ALP Federal Government will introduce national bans on lightweight,...
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5 key measures to build a sustainable industry

Thanks to an overwhelming reliance on ‘go-slow’ review processes and voluntary action, Australia's strategy for a sustainable future is leaving us behind the rest of the...
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