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Increasing plastic waste, a burden councils and ratepayers ‘can’t afford to bear’

Even though the state government is boosting plastic recycling capacity in areas such as Pakenham, a new report has found that plastic waste is still increasing, placing further burden on councils and ratepayers. The report Securing Australia’s Plastic Recycling Future by the Australian Council of…

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