News Encyclopedia: Australia prompted to go “plastic-free” amids China’s foreign waste ban

Plastic bottles are processed in China

Businesses say China's foreign waste ban will encourage the domestic recycling industry to become more efficient Source: SBS News

China’s ban on foreign waste, which came into effect at the start of the year, is piling pressure on Australia’s recycling industry. There is a renewed focus on reducing rubbish, particularly plastic, to cut down on the need for recycling. Winmas Yu explains in this episode of News Encyclopedia.



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