National plastic tax could be on horizon

A new report shows China's changing standards on recyclable waste have had a major effect on Australia's wasteproblems and predicts a national plastic tax may become a short-term solution.

The Greens released a $500m recycling blueprint saying Australia should be leading the way on waste. Source: AAP

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.