The Latest News about our Campaigns

2025 the Year of Reuse

The Boomerang Alliance is making 2025 the year of Reuse. Reusable cups, containers and other items have significant benefits compared to single-use items.  They can reduce...
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STATEMENT ON ENVIRONMENT MINISTERS’ FAILURE TO PROGRESS PACKAGING REFORMS

Reform of packaging after so many years of failure by government and business is an urgent task and the Boomerang Alliance is fully focused on...
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Our Year in Action

As we wrap up another transformative year, we want to take a moment to share our journey with you. Together, we've fought hard against plastic...
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Our supermarkets audit reveals supermarkets slow on changing plastic habits

The Boomerang Alliance and the Australian Marine Conservation Society audit the major supermarkets' plastic packaging use each year.  Our audit is helped by thousands of...
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Commonwealth has released its Packaging Reform Paper

The Commonwealth Government has just released its long-awaited proposed Packaging Reform Discussion paper. They recognise that the voluntary arrangements in place for over 25 years...
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Tasmania to Phase Out Problem Plastics

The Boomerang Alliance has welcomed proposals by the Tasmanian Government to phase out a range of problem single-use plastics. This means that every State and Territory...
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What's happening with plastic pollution in Port Phillip Bay?

Environmental groups have called for a sustainable solution focused on source control and interception, after the switch from raking Mornington Peninsula beaches to manual hand...
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NSW Plastic Plan

A new plan by the NSW government for more single-use plastic bans, catching up with other states has been released with some welcome actions, but...
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Plastic Ban Solution Finder will help thousands of businesses.

The Boomerang Alliance is proud to announce the launch of the Plastic Ban Solution Finder, a groundbreaking website designed to support hospitality businesses in Australia...
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Australian Recycling Label is being Changed-Thanks to Boomerang Alliance Supporters

A big thank you to many of you for raising concerns about the misleading information on the Australian Recycling label (ARL). This is the label...
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