Playing your part for the planet: Recycling correctly in Australia

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Mother and child sorting bins Source: Getty Images/Jessie Casson

Australians produce 74 million tonnes of waste each year, of which only 60% is recycled. Studies have shown that confusion and lack of knowledge around recycling is compromising our efforts.



Key Points

  • Wish-cycling is the major contributor to contamination
  • Think of recyclables as resources
  • Reuse and repurpose for a better future
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