Why is there still so much plastic in our supermarkets?

OK, so we’ve got rid of plastic bags. But what about all the other stuff? Phasing plastic packaging out is a mammoth task, but some of the industry’s main players are working hard to promote change.  Next time you’re at your local supermarket, have a look around. Go up and down each aisle and have … Read more

Ending the magical thinking on compostable packaging

Is switching to compostable packaging a solution for New Zealand’s plastic problem? Don’t get too excited too soon, warn experts. Public understanding of waste management in New Zealand has often been defined by magical thinking. If you throw a coke bottle in a recycling bin, then it will be recycled, and it’s not your problem … Read more