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Exposure to microplastics has been linked with lung 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.

  • Angus Dalton

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Recent headlines have urged people to throw out their black plastic cooking utensils.

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.

  • Emily Schmall
Cleaning up beaches - Sydney plastics recycling firm opens micro processing plant in Fiji.

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.

  • Tim Barlass

Leftover takeaway? Please don’t reheat that plastic container

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

  • Sarah Raza
Justin Davies has only been selling Christmas trees for two seasons, but he’s already seeing an increase each year.

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.

  • Nell Geraets
Billionare Andrew Forrest.

‘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.

  • Jesinta Burton
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Plastic chemicals are making us fatter, sicker and less fertile.

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.

  • Andrew Forrest
A levy on paper and cardboard exports has been scrapped.

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.

  • Mike Foley
Supermarkets selling loose produce for more than plastic-wrapped items.

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.

  • Mike Foley
Landfill in Sydney

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. 

  • Alexandra Smith

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