Major Update in Plastics Recycling Scheme

Major update in plastics recycling scheme

The new scheme is an ‘important stepping stone’ to reduce the rising levels of soft plastics, following the 2022 collapse of the recycling scheme REDcycle.

ACCC proposes supermarket recycling scheme after disastrous REDcycle bungle

A new plan to encourage Aussies to recycle soft plastics from packaging is being proposed, almost three ye...

ACCC set to green light soft plastics recycling scheme

A draft determination proposing the authorisation of a voluntary, industry-led scheme to collect and recycle soft plastics has been issued by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC).

ACCC green lights soft plastic packaging levy to replace REDcycle scheme

Backed by major supermarkets and food giants Mars and Nestlé, the soft plastic recycling scheme would succeed REDcycle, which collapsed in 2022. The post ACCC green lights soft plastic packaging levy to replace REDcycle scheme appeared first on SmartCompany.

ACCC plans to authorise new soft plastics recycling scheme

The ACCC has issued a draft determination proposing to grant authorisation to establish a voluntary, industry-led scheme to collect and recycle soft plastic packaging from consumers. To be run by Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA), the scheme aims to increase the collection and recycling of soft plastic packaging from consumers, such as shopping bags and food wrappers. Initial members of the scheme are Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, Nestlé, Ma…

Sustainability-focused recycling scheme set to win ACCC approval

Australia’s antitrust authority plans to authorise a plastic packaging recycling scheme among rival supermarkets and food manufacturers because the public environmental benefits outweigh any potential anticompetitive harm.