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‘One of the great human crises’: Warning after microplastics linked to lung, colon cancer

‘One of the great human crises’: Warning after microplastics linked to lung, colon cancer

A major review led by a Sydney expert has sounded the alarm on the health effects of the tiny, ubiquitous pollutant.

  • by Angus Dalton

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Do you really need to throw out your black plastic spatula?

Do you really need to throw out your black plastic spatula?

According to recent headlines, black plastic cooking items can be dangerous for your health. Here’s what the experts say.

  • by Emily Schmall
The Sydney business turning Fiji’s beach litter into power poles

The Sydney business turning Fiji’s beach litter into power poles

While labour-intensive sorting and cleaning makes most plastic recycling processes financially unviable, the shredder system can use any plastics.

  • by Tim Barlass
Leftover takeaway? Please don’t reheat that plastic container

Leftover takeaway? Please don’t reheat that plastic container

Scientists have found that reusing single-use plastic has significant health impacts.

  • by Sarah Raza
Real Christmas trees are gaining popularity. But what are the perks?

Real Christmas trees are gaining popularity. But what are the perks?

From sustainability to style, there are some unexpected reasons to trade plastic for pine.

  • by Nell Geraets
‘Recycled can be more hazardous’: Twiggy on taxing plastic
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‘Recycled can be more hazardous’: Twiggy on taxing plastic

Andrew Forrest has implored those negotiating an ambitious treaty to end plastic production to include a tax on manufacturers, amid mounting research into the human health impacts.

  • by Jesinta Burton
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We have a once-in-a-generation chance to halt the march of plastic
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We have a once-in-a-generation chance to halt the march of plastic

This week, in a port city in South Korea, delegates from around the world will gather for the most consequential negotiating session you’ve probably never heard of.

  • by Andrew Forrest
Coalition votes with Greens to ditch Morrison-era fee on rubbish shipped overseas

Coalition votes with Greens to ditch Morrison-era fee on rubbish shipped overseas

The removal of the levy could force taxpayers to foot the bill for the cost of administering waste export licences.

  • by Mike Foley
Buying fruit and veg without plastic wrapping? You’re paying extra for it

Buying fruit and veg without plastic wrapping? You’re paying extra for it

Supermarkets are charging shoppers more for loose produce than the same items covered in plastic.

  • by Mike Foley
Sydney’s running out of rubbish space. Is this the end of your red bin?
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Sydney’s running out of rubbish space. Is this the end of your red bin?

Sydney’s available landfill space is vanishing as NSW falls well behind its recycling targets. 

  • by Alexandra Smith
The remote Australian coast bearing the brunt of the plastic crisis

The remote Australian coast bearing the brunt of the plastic crisis

Halfway around the world, California is suing ExxonMobil, claiming the oil giant deliberately misled the public for decades about the limitations of plastic recycling.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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