The phasing out of certain single-use plastic products will soon begin in the ACT. On 30 March 2021 the ACT...
The phasing out of certain single-use plastic products will soon begin in the ACT. On 30 March 2021 the ACT Government is expected to pass legislation which will prohibit the sale, supply or distribution of certain single-use plastic products. From 1 July 2021, the following three items will be prohibited from...
The National Retail Association (NRA) commends the Queensland Government for passing legislation yesterday to ban single-use plastics in Queensland,...
The National Retail Association (NRA) commends the Queensland Government for passing legislation yesterday to ban single-use plastics in Queensland, starting with straws, stirrers, cutlery and plates, as well as expanded polystyrene foodware. The NRA commends the Palaszczuk Government’s strong track record reducing the impact of plastic waste and protecting our...
The National Retail Association (NRA) commends the Andrews’ Government for its announcement today outlining its plan to introduce a...
The National Retail Association (NRA) commends the Andrews’ Government for its announcement today outlining its plan to introduce a ban on single-use plastic straws, cutlery, stirrers and plates, as well as expanded polystyrene foodware. David Stout, Director of Policy with the National Retail Association said that retailers were supportive of...
We're one week away from the start of the South Australian Single-Use Plastics Ban. From March 1 2021, single-use plastic...
We're one week away from the start of the South Australian Single-Use Plastics Ban. From March 1 2021, single-use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers will be prohibited from sale, supply or distribution in South Australia. We emphasize that plant-based or 'bioplastics' plastics, such as PLA, PHA and similar, are included in...
The Tasmanian Government has announced its preferred model for a Container Refund Scheme as part of its commitment to...
The Tasmanian Government has announced its preferred model for a Container Refund Scheme as part of its commitment to having the lowest litter rate in the country by 2023. The Scheme will see a refund of 10 cents for all eligible drink containers returned to a designated Refund Point in...
Retailers should be aware of updates to the South Australian single use plastic ban due to come into effect...
Retailers should be aware of updates to the South Australian single use plastic ban due to come into effect from 1 March 2021. The legislation prohibits or restricts single use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers being sold, supplied or distributed in South Australia. Compostable (bioplastic) products The legislation includes both fossil-fuel...
APCO has published the next iteration of the ‘Australian packaging consumption and recycling data 2018–19’ report today, tracking progress...
APCO has published the next iteration of the ‘Australian packaging consumption and recycling data 2018–19’ report today, tracking progress towards the 2025 National Packaging Targets. This is the second in a series of annual publications, originally launched last year, mapping the state and fate of packaging in Australia. The current...
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published the APCO Action Plan for Problematic and Unnecessary Single-Use Plastic Packaging, designed to help Australia’s...
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published the APCO Action Plan for Problematic and Unnecessary Single-Use Plastic Packaging, designed to help Australia’s packaging supply chain phase out problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic packaging through innovative and sustainable solutions. The action plan will help drive the necessary change at each step of the packaging supply chain...
Green Industries SA (GISA) are urgently seeking South Australian business input via a survey designed to benchmark awareness and...
Green Industries SA (GISA) are urgently seeking South Australian business input via a survey designed to benchmark awareness and knowledge of the single-use plastic legislation. South Australian businesses, especially those in food and hospitality, should take notice and contribute their feedback as this legislation will affect your business. Businesses can be...
The National Retail Association (NRA) supports the re-introduction of legislation to ban single-use plastic items in Queensland, starting with straws, stirrers,...
The National Retail Association (NRA) supports the re-introduction of legislation to ban single-use plastic items in Queensland, starting with straws, stirrers, cutlery and plates. The NRA commends the Queensland Government’s strong track record reducing the devastating impact of plastic waste and protecting our environment and marine life. The NRA is proud to be active...
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released a new report Supporting Government Procurement of Recycled Materials aimed at driving...
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released a new report Supporting Government Procurement of Recycled Materials aimed at driving Australian demand for recycled materials through the sizeable impact of government procurement. The report outlines that: achieving the 2025 National Packaging Targets will require action throughout the packaging value chain, including...
Woolworths, one of Australia's most popular supermarket chains, has announced that it will commit to source 100% of its...
Woolworths, one of Australia's most popular supermarket chains, has announced that it will commit to source 100% of its electricity from wind and solar by 2025. Peak retail body, the National Retail Association (NRA), has applauded Woolworths Group for its 2025 Sustainability Plan released yesterday which sets ground-breaking targets encompassing...
The South Australian Government has advised the National Retail Association that on 1 March 2021, the Single Use Plastics...
The South Australian Government has advised the National Retail Association that on 1 March 2021, the Single Use Plastics (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 will be implemented after passing Parliament on 9 September 2020. The National Retail Association consistently lobbied on behalf of industry and retailers to ensure 'black out periods' were...
The National Retail Association (NRA) is celebrating the launch of the WA Containers for Change scheme today. The new container deposit scheme...
The National Retail Association (NRA) is celebrating the launch of the WA Containers for Change scheme today. The new container deposit scheme aims to reduce litter, improve recycling rates and the create new business and employment opportunities across the state. In Western Australia, easily recyclable beverage containers, such as glass, aluminum and plastic, account for 44 per cent of all...
A recent independent national audit by the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) found that after only two years, 23%...
A recent independent national audit by the Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) found that after only two years, 23% of products on supermarket shelves contained the ARL. The National Retail Association commends industry for their ongoing efforts to implement the ARL program and celebrates these tremendous results. Brooke Donnelly, CEO,...
They are an essential component that we use to power many types of devices, but what happens to batteries...
They are an essential component that we use to power many types of devices, but what happens to batteries after they are no longer useful? According to the Battery Stewardship Council, Australian’s reliance on batteries has increased to the point where a projected 186,000 tonnes of lithium waste will end...