Did you know drink containers are the most commonly littered item after cigarette butts?

These containers contribute to the volume of litter in Australia. Litter has serious, environmental, amenity and public health impacts – however this can be prevented.

Given the substantial changes such a scheme presents to manufacturers, retailers and consumers, the National Retail Association is actively involved in the Container Refund Scheme Advisory Group, aimed at maximising the success of the initiative while minimising disruption to retailers.

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New mandatory information standard for toppling furniture – how to apply to your furniture products

The ACCC declared a new mandatory product standard in May 2024 setting a series of labelling and information requirements...

The ACCC declared a new mandatory product standard in May 2024 setting a series of labelling and information requirements for a range of free-standing furniture. The standard will come into effect on 4 May 2025. Businesses can access the legislative instrument here. The ACCC has also provided a set of...

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Info session: NSW Plastics Plan

Free information session for businesses Thursday 24 October 3pm AEDT Earlier this year, NSW EPA heard feedback on the NSW Plastics:...

Free information session for businesses Thursday 24 October 3pm AEDT Earlier this year, NSW EPA heard feedback on the NSW Plastics: Next Steps issues paper, which helped to inform the development of proposed actions on plastic pollution in NSW. The NSW Government has now published the NSW Plastics: The Way Forward action...

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Jan

Knife Sale Laws & Best Practice – Free Info Session

Free Information Session - Friday 24 January 10am AEDT Do you sell knives, box-cutters, axes, machetes, sickles, scythes, swords, spears, spear guns...

Free Information Session - Friday 24 January 10am AEDT Do you sell knives, box-cutters, axes, machetes, sickles, scythes, swords, spears, spear guns or gel blasters? Some businesses need to sell knives and other bladed items as functional tools we all rely on every day. However, these can present risk so businesses need to understand the...

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13
Mar

National Retail Roadshow 2025 Sydney

The National Retail Roadshow 2025 is your essential industry event, designed to equip Australian retailers with cutting-edge strategies, expert...

The National Retail Roadshow 2025 is your essential industry event, designed to equip Australian retailers with cutting-edge strategies, expert insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities. In a rapidly evolving retail landscape marked by rising costs, shifting consumer behaviour, and economic uncertainty, this half-day event provides actionable solutions to help your...

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