Next gen plastic recycling creating jobs and opportunities in Australia.

The NRA Sustainability team, REDcycle, Australian Food and Grocery Council and national businesses had the pleasure of seeing plastics recovery and recycling...

The NRA Sustainability team, REDcycle, Australian Food and Grocery Council and national businesses had the pleasure of seeing plastics recovery and recycling in action at IQ Renew last week. So exciting to see how #Curby trials of curbside soft plastic recycling in NSW are proving highly successful in capturing valuable resources for remanufacturing. Plastic will...

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NSW flooding causing interruptions to waste and bin collections

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has been informed by the waste industry that due to unprecedented rain and...

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has been informed by the waste industry that due to unprecedented rain and flooding, the collection of putrescible bins (red-bins) from household and commercial premises may be interrupted. The waste industry will need time to address uncollected waste. The NSW EPA is assisting councils...

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Single-use plastic bans explained

WA and NSW are rolling out significant plastic bans in the next few months. Retailers and their suppliers urgently...

WA and NSW are rolling out significant plastic bans in the next few months. Retailers and their suppliers urgently need to be across these new laws if you operate in either state or online. We understand these bans can present challenges, especially with current supply, staffing and economic impacts. The...

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NSW SINGLE-USE PLASTICS BAN | Support for impacted organisations

The NSW Government is banning certain plastic items in two stages during 2022. From 1 June 2022, lightweight plastic shopping...

The NSW Government is banning certain plastic items in two stages during 2022. From 1 June 2022, lightweight plastic shopping bags (35 microns or less) will be banned. From 1 November 2022, the following items will be banned: single-use plastic straws and stirrers single-use plastic cutlery single-use plastic plates and bowls...

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APCO launches ‘Scaling Up Reusable Packaging’

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published Scaling Up Reusable Packaging, a new resource which outlines the importance...

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published Scaling Up Reusable Packaging, a new resource which outlines the importance of reuse and how businesses and users can benefit from reusable packaging models. Globally, the sustainable packaging market is predicted to grow to a value of $USD 297 billion USD by...

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WA Plastics Ban – Business Q&A session #2

Second Q&A session for retailers, hospitality or suppliers seeking to understand what they need to do to comply with...

Second Q&A session for retailers, hospitality or suppliers seeking to understand what they need to do to comply with the WA Plastics Ban.   NEW - SECOND SESSION ADDED Given an overwhelming response to the 1st session, the National Launch of the Battery Stewardship Scheme, a second session has been added. If...

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Battery Recycling Virtual Launch Event

Celebrate the free virtual launch of Australia’s official battery recycling Scheme! Tuesday, 15 February 2022 | 10AM - 12PM AEST  Incredibly,...

Celebrate the free virtual launch of Australia’s official battery recycling Scheme! Tuesday, 15 February 2022 | 10AM - 12PM AEST  Incredibly, in Australia, 90% of handheld batteries ends up in landfills. But the good news is, for each battery recycled, more than 95% of its materials can be remade into things...

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WA Plastics Ban – Business Q&A session

The NRA are holding an online Q&A session on 15 February for retailers, hospitality businesses or suppliers seeking to...

The NRA are holding an online Q&A session on 15 February for retailers, hospitality businesses or suppliers seeking to understand the WA Plastics Ban. As you may be aware, the new WA ban came into effect 1 January 2022 and enforcement of the ban will start from 1 July 2022.   Help for...

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Supporting retailers with the WA plastics ban

On 17 December 2021, the WA Environmental Protection Regulations Amendment (Prohibited Plastics and Balloons) Regulations 2021 were published in...

On 17 December 2021, the WA Environmental Protection Regulations Amendment (Prohibited Plastics and Balloons) Regulations 2021 were published in the Western Australian Government gazette. This is an amendment to the previous regulations and the new regulations incorporating these changes will be available soon.   Help for retailers The NRA has been officially...

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Retailers welcome ReMade, call for national consistency

The National Retail Association welcomes the Federal Government’s “ReMade In Australia” campaign which encourages Australians to recycle more to...

The National Retail Association welcomes the Federal Government’s “ReMade In Australia” campaign which encourages Australians to recycle more to meet industry demand for recycled content and to generate jobs and opportunities. Policy Director David Stout says the announcement sent a strong signal that the Australian Government supports the significant investments...

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Help the Victorian Government understand waste and recycling issues for your business

The way we manage waste and recycling in Victoria is changing. Key changes include: banning some single-use plastic items; a...

The way we manage waste and recycling in Victoria is changing. Key changes include: banning some single-use plastic items; a container deposit scheme; support for businesses to improve how they use materials, saving money and reducing waste; a new legislative requirement for businesses to sort commonly recyclable materials and organic...

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Help identify products in need of product stewardship action

Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need...

Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need of product stewardship action. In a first, the next list will be informed following a call for public nominations, which encourages retailers to also contribute their suggestions. Product stewardship schemes are...

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SA single use plastic ban enters second stage

South Australians retailers should be aware that Stage 2 of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 will...

South Australians retailers should be aware that Stage 2 of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 will come into effect on March 1, 2022.   What this means for you From March 1, 2022, expanded polystyrene cups, bowls, plates, clamshell containers and all oxo-degradable plastic products will be prohibited from sale,...

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Retailers support NSW single-use plastics ban

The National Retail Association (NRA) has commended the New South Wales Government for passing legislation today to ban certain...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has commended the New South Wales Government for passing legislation today to ban certain single-use plastic items, starting with lightweight plastic shopping bags in June 2022. A second stage will follow with single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, bowls and plates, as well as expanded...

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AIP Certified Compostable Packaging Online Training Course

The Australian Institute of Packaging will be running a new Certified Compostable Packaging Training Course on the 10 of November...

The Australian Institute of Packaging will be running a new Certified Compostable Packaging Training Course on the 10 of November and all of industry is invited to attend.   How do you select the right package to brand and protect your product, deliver it right through to your consumer, and then...

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Sustainable Packaging Guidelines: Advanced Training Course

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be running a new Advanced Training Course on the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines...

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be running a new Advanced Training Course on the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines on 12 October 2021 and all of industry is invited to attend. NRA members receive a discounted rate. This course is designed to assist companies integrate the 10 Principles of the...

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