Plastic bans are a good start. But circularity is the solution
When a reusable alternative is not possible, we need to ensure single-use products can be turned into something resourceful.
State-by-state plastic ban timelines a ‘headache SMEs could do without’, peak retail body says
Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra says national consistency is urgently needed as 18 separate single-use plastic items are phased out over eight different state and territory jurisdictions.
NSW retailers using single-use plastic bags to face up to $275,000 in fines
NSW Environment Minister James Griffin said the reason for the single-use plastic bag ban was simple: "It will stop plastic getting into our environment at the source."
Concerns for Australian retail as “historic” UN plastic treaty signed
The UN has signed a legally binding agreement to take on the "full lifecycle of plastic" from production to packaging design and waste.
Shop owners risk $50,000 fines to clear stock as Victoria’s bag ban comes into force
Victoria's single-use plastic bag ban is in effect but some shop owners are still clearing through existing bag stocks, risking hefty fines.
Gift cards and shopping bags: Why customers don’t always behave in the way you’d expect
Some examples of policies that resulted in the opposite behaviour than was expected include gift cards, shopping bags and unlimited annual leave.
“You will get difficult customers”: Small retailers warned to prepare as VIC bag ban looms
Victoria has finally pulled the trigger on a state-wide plastic bag ban, giving retailers just under four months to prepare for what's to come.
Going green in 2019: Sustainability tips for SMEs that won’t break the bank
Sustainability is tipped to be an important trend to watch in 2019. How can your business take advantage without breaking the bank?
Bunnings snags and plastic bags: The biggest PR wins and fails of 2018
From fails to fortune, 2018 has seen its fair share of organisations dominating headlines. Here’s a rundown of what made news this year.
Coles’ plastic bag backflip did lead to a drop in sales, Wesfarmers boss says
The chief executive of Wesfarmers has revealed the plastic bag ban and subsequent backflips on the issue has had an effect on the company's overall sales.
Would your organisation have the will to withstand public backlash?
The plastic bag fiasco faced by Coles and Woolworths provides lessons on how to prepare for and deal with public backlash.
As Coles and Woolies focus on plastic bags, Costco is preparing to battle Amazon
While the ‘big two’ supermarkets have been focused on the war on plastic and the threat of Aldi, Costco is quietly expanding to compete with Amazon.
