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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...
Rethinking Plastics in Aotearoa New Zealand

Rethinking Plastics in Aotearoa New Zealand

by EllenR | Dec 8, 2019 | In the news, Rethinking plastics

In light of increasing public concern over the harmful effects of plastic pollution, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Juliet Gerrard, is presenting the Rethinking Plastics in Aotearoa New Zealand report to the Prime Minister on Sunday 8th...
Prime Minister aims new plastics ban at meat trays and takeaway cups

Prime Minister aims new plastics ban at meat trays and takeaway cups

by EllenR | Dec 8, 2019 | In the news, Rethinking plastics

Meat trays, takeaway cups, and fruit stickers are next in line for the Government’s expanding plastics ban.  The announcement was timed with the release of a report, Rethinking Plastics in Aotearoa New Zealand, written by the Prime Minister’s Chief Science...
Polystyrene food containers next targets in the war on plastic

Polystyrene food containers next targets in the war on plastic

by EllenR | Dec 8, 2019 | In the news, Rethinking plastics

The Prime Minister welcomed the Rethinking Plastics in Aotearoa New Zealand report, released by her Chief Science Adviser Professor Juliet Gerrard. Read the article on the NZ Herald...
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