Carbon tax—what can Australia learn from the experiences of other countries?
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Carbon tax—what can Australia learn from the experiences of other countries?

This year our planet experienced the hottest June on record, raising the inevitable question: how can the world limit further world temperature increases? Many countries have already implemented a carbon tax. Is it time for Australia to follow suit?

In a Barbie world … after the movie frenzy fades, how do we avoid tonnes of Barbie dolls going to landfill?
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In a Barbie world … after the movie frenzy fades, how do we avoid tonnes of Barbie dolls going to landfill?

It made headlines around the world when the much-hyped Barbie movie contributed to a world shortage of fluorescent pink paint.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. When movies or TV shows become cultural phenomena, toymakers jump on board. And that comes with a surprisingly large amount of plastic waste.

With better standards, we could make plastics endlessly useful – and slash waste. Here’s how
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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.