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Major companies sign ‘radical’ deal to drastically reduce plastic waste by 2025 – ABC News
Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region are joining other countries across the world in committing to reduce the amount of plastic packaging ending up in…
Major supermarket chains and multinational brands are among more than 60 organisations to sign up to a long-awaited pact to reduce plastic waste across Australia and the region.
Key points:
- The plastic pact aims to significantly reduce the amount of waste coming from packaging
- Under the plan, all plastic packaging will be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025
- An expert says the pact is a good step but will need a market for recycled plastic to be effective
The ANZPAC plastics pact aims to by…
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