Australians generate mountains of waste, and we need more help to recycle and resuse it
The Conversation, Other, 05/03/2025, Nick Florin, Stuart White, Melita Jazbec and Monique Retamal
Australians largely support transforming the economy to increase recycling, repurpose products and reduce waste, according to a new report from the Productivity Commission, but they are being impeded by inconsistent regulations. […] The recent CSIRO study found only 3.7% of the Australian economy is circular, half of the world’s average of 7.2%.