AU: 100% packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025

Australian ministers have agreed to cut the supply of waste, increase the recycling capability and increase the demand for recyclable products. Australia is one of over 100 countries affected by China’s new restrictions on recyclable waste, affecting around 1.3 million tonnes of recyclable waste. This accounts for 4% of Australia’s recyclable waste, but 35% of recyclable plastics and 30% of recyclable paper and cardboard.
Ministers agreed to the ambitious target that 100% of Australian packaging be recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 or earlier. The 100% target will be delivered by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (Media Release Australian Government, 27 April 2018).
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