Cafes, restaurants to give plastics the punt

Program helping regional Queensland hospitality venues eliminate single-use plastics to expand.

5 April, 2023

Victoria enters new phase of single-use plastic ban

The next phase of Victoria’s ban on single-use plastics introduced this week.

29 January, 2023

Queensland stadium venues trial reusable cups

Trials of alternatives to single use drinking cups being evaluated at stadium venues in Brisbane, Townsville, and on the Gold Coast.

23 January, 2023

More single-use plastics banned in NSW

Additional single-use plastic items banned as businesses embrace a massive shift away from problematic plastic.

1 November, 2022

WA bans single-use plastic cups for cold drinks

Ban completes the first stage of WA’s Plan for Plastics.

5 October, 2022

ACT to ban more single-use plastics

Takeaway containers and plastic bags next on ACT’s list for single use plastic ban.

20 September, 2022

Cleanery launches in Australia

Eco start-up launches in Australia with major supermarket secured as stockist.

1 September, 2022

Straws exempt from plastics ban for medical and disability use

EPA says exemption will help people who rely on single-use plastic straws to maintain their quality of life.

7 July, 2022

Queensland releases five-year roadmap for reducing waste

The sunshine state unveils proposed five-year roadmap to phase out single-use plastics.

1 July, 2022

NSW bans single-use plastic bags

NSW Government’s ban on lightweight plastic bags will come into force next week.

25 May, 2022

New guide released to help businesses cut plastic waste

Over half of all plastic waste in Australia is generated by business, according to Planet Ark.

2 May, 2022

More Canberra events to become plastic-free

ACT cuts single-use plastics from more major events in Canberra, including at GIO Stadium and Manuka Oval.

15 March, 2022