Category: Blog Stories

CANBERRA PUSH FOR URGENT PACKAGING REFORM: BOOMERANG ALLIANCE TAKES ACTION

Last week, the Boomerang Alliance team, Jeff Angel, Toby Hutcheon, Birte Moliere, and Sara Gibson, travelled to Canberra to advocate for urgent national packaging reform.

Supermarkets and Plastic Audit: What the Results Mean for Consumers

Recent audits of Australia’s major supermarkets reveal troubling trends in plastic use — and how consumers can help drive better packaging practices.

The Hidden Impact of Microplastics — And What You Can Do About It

Microplastics are tiny but mighty in their impact. Here’s how these microscopic threats enter our environment — and how everyday choices can help reduce them.

The Power of Container Deposit Schemes: Turning Bottles Into Benefits

Container deposit schemes are more than a recycling tool — they create economic incentives, cleaner environments and stronger community involvement.

Why 2025 Is Australia’s ‘Year of Reuse’ — And How You Can Join In

Discover how the national Year of Reuse initiative aims to revolutionise single-use plastic habits in Australia and what steps you can take to be part of the movement.

How Small Communities Are Leading Big Change in Plastic Reduction

Communities across Australia are embracing local solutions to reduce plastics, proving that grassroots action makes a measurable impact on waste and pollution.

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