Stronger Single-use Packaging Rules
A Boomerang Alliance Backgrounder. Out of the 907,401 tonnes of plastic packaging consumed in 2017-18, only around 32% was recycled, with only 14% recycled in...
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Phasing-Out Single use Plastics is the Next Step in Reducing Plastic Pollution
A Boomerang Alliance Backgrounder. Most countries, including Australia, have recognised the threats posed by marine plastic litter. Estimates show that at current rates of littering...
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How to make Australia a Recycling Nation
A Boomerang Alliance Backgrounder. We produce too much waste and do too little recycling in Australia. A National Recycling Industry Development Program would reduce waste...
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Expanding Container Deposit Schemes
A Boomerang Alliance Backgrounder. A Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) or refund scheme is in place or planned in all states and territories - except Victoria....
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A National Plastic Pollution Reduction Strategy
A Boomerang Alliance Backgrounder. According to global data, 95% of single use plastic packaging is used once and then thrown away[1]. This single use plastic...
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A Ban on Thick Plastic Carrier Bags
A Boomerang Alliance Backgrounder.
The ban on lightweight plastic bags in Australia, except NSW has had a significant impact on litter and consumer behaviour.
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Boomerang Alliance Letter of Recommendation to the Environment Ministers
Australia's environment ministers will be meeting in early November to agree on an action plan and Boomerang Alliance sent a letter of recommendations to the...
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