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Outdated Recycling Claims on Food Packaging Violate Consumer Law

Australia’s food packaging industry, including major supermarkets like Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi, may be violating consumer law with outdated recycling claims. This warning came from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) in a recent email. APCO emphasised the need for businesses to remove claims that soft plastics can be recycled through now-defunct schemes. The email […]

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Revolutionising Recycling: Woolworths Paves the Way with Clear Milk Caps

News / Kath Chan

In a resounding display of environmental stewardship, one of Australia’s largest supermarket chains has initiated a transformative shift within the dairy aisle that could potentially set a precedent for the entire industry. Woolworths, an iconic name in the nation’s grocery landscape, took a decisive step towards sustainability in 2023 by bidding adieu to coloured milk

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Coles Introduces Compostable Bags in South Australia

News / Dan Armes

Coles is taking the lead by introducing certified compostable bags in the fresh produce aisles of its South Australian stores, a full year before the upcoming state regulation that prohibits plastic produce bags. This move is part of South Australia’s broader strategy to phase out environmentally detrimental single-use plastics. Matt Swindells, the Chief Operations and

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Aussie Supermarkets Export Plastics for Recycling After REDcycle Collapse

News / Dan Armes

Australia’s major supermarket chains have begun shipping samples of soft plastics overseas to be recycled, as they grapple with the aftermath of the collapsed REDcycle scheme, which resulted in thousands of tonnes of stockpiled plastics. Coles and Woolworths assumed responsibility for the plastic stockpiles in February, after REDcycle went into liquidation and left creditors, including

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Creating a Waste Management Plan for your supermarket

News / Dan Armes

Have you ever thought about the amount of waste that your local supermarket generates? Do you have a plan in place to manage this waste? In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create an effective waste management plan. A good waste management plan should include: Identification of the

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Coles and Woolworths criticised for promoting defunct recycling program

News / Dan Armes

Questions have been raised regarding the promotion of a soft plastic recycling program by Coles and Woolworths, despite its collapse last year. Both retailers still inform customers through plastic packaging for various products that they can return soft plastics to stores for recycling. However, a recent photo uploaded by a shopper on social media shows

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Improving Recycling At Your Supermarket

News / Dan Armes

It can be difficult to keep up the effectiveness of the recycling program at your supermarket, being that many of your customers are in a hurry. And, if they’re not in a hurry, they’re using your supermarket as a dumping ground for the rubbish in their vehicle. Here are some things you can do to

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Outdated Recycling Claims on Food Packaging Violate Consumer Law

Revolutionising Recycling: Woolworths Paves the Way with Clear Milk Caps

Coles Introduces Compostable Bags in South Australia

Aussie Supermarkets Export Plastics for Recycling After REDcycle Collapse

Creating a Waste Management Plan for your supermarket

Coles and Woolworths criticised for promoting defunct recycling program

Improving Recycling At Your Supermarket

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