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Recycling capacity grows, but Australia’s plastic waste problem is far from solved
Australia's soft plastics recycling industry now stands at a critical juncture. The growth in processing capacity and successful clearance of REDcycle stockpiles provide reasons for optimism. However, achieving a truly circular economy will require coordinated action from governments, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
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The Point7d agoAustralia faces a plastic pollution crisis, and action is long overdue
Fixing the global plastic crisis requires an estimated $18.3 trillion to $158.4 trillion over the next two decades to transition away from plastic and overhaul waste management. However, doing nothing will cost significantly more—up to $281.8 trillion in environmental, economic, and human health damages.
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The Point4d ago