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Chief Science Advisor recommends plan to phase out plastic

Chief Science Advisor recommends plan to phase out plastic

by EllenR | Dec 9, 2019 | In the news, Rethinking plastics

On Morning Report, RNZ political reporter Charlie Dreaver speaks to Juliet about the recommendations in the ‘Rethinking plastics’ report. Listen on the RNZ website Kerbside waste bins in Geraldine, New Zealand. Image credit: Wesley Fryer/Flickr CC BY-SA...
Reducing single use plastic needs consistent, national approach – WasteMINZ

Reducing single use plastic needs consistent, national approach – WasteMINZ

by EllenR | Dec 9, 2019 | In the news, Rethinking plastics

In the wake of the ‘Rethinking plastics’ report, WasteMINZ’s chief executive Janine Brinsdon said there is a need for a consistent and national approach to dealing with plastic and reducing single use plastic. Read the article on RNZ Reusable...
Sequins in our seafood: NZ’s plastic problem revealed

Sequins in our seafood: NZ’s plastic problem revealed

by EllenR | Dec 9, 2019 | In the news, Rethinking plastics

Environment and science editor Eloise Gibson writes about the ‘Rethinking plastics’ vision: “a future with much less plastic, where all of what we use is recycled or dealt with responsibly in New Zealand.” Read the article on...
Plastics NZ to ‘Make Best Practice Standard Practice’

Plastics NZ to ‘Make Best Practice Standard Practice’

by EllenR | Dec 9, 2019 | In the news, Rethinking plastics

Plastics NZ, the industry association representing New Zealand’s plastic manufacturers and resin suppliers, welcomes the release of the ‘Rethinking plastics’ report. Read the press release on...
Rethinking Plastic – from sequins to stickers

Rethinking Plastic – from sequins to stickers

by EllenR | Dec 9, 2019 | In the news, Rethinking plastics

RNZ’s ‘The Detail’ podcast chats to science journalist Eloise Gibson about the ‘Rethinking plastics’ report. Read and listen on Newsroom   Plastic flakes at Flight Plastic. Image credit: Wellington City...
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