Finding the solution to plastic pollution
We’ve come to the end of another plastic-free July. How did you go in trying to eliminate your plastic use? We can all agree that it’s not easy. But things are starting to change.
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3 ways to make a difference this Plastic-Free July
Thinking your efforts to reduce, reuse, recycle, don’t make much of a dent when it comes to plastic pollution? These 3 ideas may help.
With better standards, we could make plastics endlessly useful – and slash waste. Here’s how
The issues of plastic waste in our seas and the effects on wildlife are catalysing major public concern. Part of the problem of plastic waste is the difficulty of reusing many types of plastics as the feedstock for new products. We also need stronger incentives to reduce plastic in manufacturing and design.
Choose to Reuse this Plastic Free July
This month is Plastic Free July, an opportunity for us all to consider how we might reduce our consumption of single use plastic—as individuals, families, communities, and organisations—to combat the environmental challenge of plastic pollution.
Why bioplastics won’t solve our plastic problems
When you reach for a bioplastic product, you’re probably doing it to reduce plastic waste. But for most other uses, it’s far better to just not use plastic at all. Plastic-free July is a great time to start.
Why 2022 is critical to ‘Turn the Tide’ on plastic pollution
We know plastic pollution remains a truly global problem, affecting communities around the world.
Despite our careful sorting, collection and recycling efforts, plastic is everywhere—from the deepest oceans to the summit of Mt Everest. However, 2022 has shown signs of progress!
Easy eco-friendly substitutes to help your #PlasticFreeJuly
It’s July already and #plasticfreejuly has begun! Plastic is used in so many products that it’s easy to feel like giving up even before starting. So, it can be helpful to start with small steps: one product at a time.
Here’s how the new global treaty on plastic pollution can help solve this crisis
Plastic pollution is a global problem, contaminating terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Microplastics — plastic particles smaller than five millimetres in size — infiltrate and circulate in the global planetary dust cycle, water cycle and carbon cycle.
Top tips for tackling plastic pollution – from marine scientists
Do you ever find yourself staring at the supermarket shelf in turmoil, trying to make the most environmentally sustainable choices from an overwhelming array of available products?
Sustainability attitudes and behaviours of Australian shoppers
When it comes to shopping sustainably, what are the attitudes and behaviours of Australian shoppers?
