Plastic
Leftover takeaway? Please don’t reheat that plastic container
Scientists have found that reusing single-use plastic has significant health impacts.
- by Sarah Raza
Latest
Real Christmas trees are gaining popularity. But what are the perks?
From sustainability to style, there are some unexpected reasons to trade plastic for pine.
- by Nell Geraets
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Perth
‘Recycled can be more hazardous’: Twiggy on taxing plastic
Andrew Forrest has implored those negotiating an ambitious treaty to end plastic production to include a tax on manufacturers, amid mounting research into the human health impacts.
- by Jesinta Burton
Opinion
Opinion
We have a once-in-a-generation chance to halt the march of plastic
This week, in a port city in South Korea, delegates from around the world will gather for the most consequential negotiating session you’ve probably never heard of.
- by Andrew Forrest
Coalition votes with Greens to ditch Morrison-era fee on rubbish shipped overseas
The removal of the levy could force taxpayers to foot the bill for the cost of administering waste export licences.
- by Mike Foley
Buying fruit and veg without plastic wrapping? You’re paying extra for it
Supermarkets are charging shoppers more for loose produce than the same items covered in plastic.
- by Mike Foley
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Waste
Sydney’s running out of rubbish space. Is this the end of your red bin?
Sydney’s available landfill space is vanishing as NSW falls well behind its recycling targets.Â
- by Alexandra Smith
The remote Australian coast bearing the brunt of the plastic crisis
Halfway around the world, California is suing ExxonMobil, claiming the oil giant deliberately misled the public for decades about the limitations of plastic recycling.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Australian economy
This is the key to happiness and economic prosperity
Since the industrial revolution, we’ve fattened up our economy by pumping out products and consuming more. But there’s a way to grow outside the box.
- by Millie Muroi
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Recycling crisis
How the NSW plastic strategy could change your daily takeaway coffee
Forcing cafes to accept reusable cups, banning the release of helium balloons and phasing out plastic lollipop sticks are among ideas the government is considering.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
‘Insidious pollutant’: The microplastic hotspots in Sydney Harbour revealed
Manly Cove is one of the worst hotspots in Australia, with every square metre of sand containing more than a thousand tiny particles of plastic.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons