Plastics news and media releases
Catch up with the latest news on plastics.
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The hunt is on for microplastics pollution
More than 25 people participated in the Great Nurdle Hunt at Plane Spotters Beach in Mascot yesterday, collectively removing 100 kilograms of microplastics litter. The event was jointly organised by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Tangaroa Blue Foundation.
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Soft plastics recycling in NSW gets major new investment
More than 12,000 tonnes of soft and hard-to-recycle plastics will soon be diverted from NSW landfills and transformed into valuable materials for local manufacturing every year.
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NSW recycling capacity expands with $9.1 million boost
NSW has cemented its position as one of Australia’s leading jurisdictions for recyclers, thanks to improved infrastructure which can now process nearly 140,000 tonnes of additional material annually.
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Next steps to tackle problematic plastics for a cleaner and safer NSW
The NSW Government is seeking community and industry feedback on new proposals to tackle problematic plastic waste, promote more reusable and recyclable alternatives, and help NSW drive down plastic litter by 30% by 2025.
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$1.25M available for plastic pollution solutions
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is calling on industry innovators to help fight plastic pollution by developing bold and creative solutions to tackle the issue.
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Party with a purpose this Plastic Free July!
Hundreds of thousands of birthdays will be celebrated in NSW this month, and with ‘Plastic Free July’ kicking off, we’re challenging every party planner to throw a plastic free and sustainable celebration.
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Next steps to beat plastic pollution in NSW
The NSW Government is ramping up efforts to tackle plastic pollution by inviting the public to have its say on helping to prevent 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste produced each year from causing harm to the environment and human health.
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Redcycle clean up reaches milestone
Coles and Woolworths have met their immediate obligations under the Clean-up Notices issued by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) with more than 5000 tonnes of soft plastics moved to safe storage.
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$60 million in grants to transform plastics recycling
NSW businesses are being encouraged to apply for a grant under a new $60 million national program to transform plastic waste into valuable products.
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No extension on deadline to move high-risk soft plastic stockpiles
Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe MLC, has welcomed that the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has maintained its position that Australia’s major retailers, Coles and Woolworths, will not receive more time to move high-risk soft plastic stockpiles.