National plastic tax could be on horizon

Plastic bottle lids

Plastic bottle lids Source: AAP

A new report shows China's changing standards on recyclable waste have had a major effect on Australia's waste problems and predicts a national plastic tax may become a short-term solution. The report, from the global wealth manager Credit Suisse, finds the federal government, companies and everyday Australians will need to be smarter in managing their waste.



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