A recent mailout to all voters from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has ironically highlighted a key issue that our federal politicians need to address...

With global annual consumption of drink containers reaching 2 trillion, BA joined forces with environment groups in 20 countries across five continents to call for...

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...

The Boomerang Alliance and its 48 national, state and local NGOs allies have welcomed recycling and plastic pollution taking centre stage, albeit briefly, in the...

A new study has exposed so-called 'biodegradable plastic bags' as nothing but complete greenwash. After submerging these eco-sensitive shopping bags in soil and water over...

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...

On Tuesday, Coles cheerily announced their new 'Fresh Food Container Program', claiming it will 'help customers reduce food and plastic waste at home, helping their...

We buy it, use it briefly and throw plastic away into landfill or as litter. Only a small proportion, usually collected through kerbside collections, actually...

Following announced measures to tackle plastic pollution including phasing out plastic straws for paper back in January, Coca-Cola Amatil have doubled their commitment to sustainable...

Image credit: John Cameron   As in previous elections, the 2019 Federal election is an opportunity to get a new government, of whatever persuasion, to...