ALGA has provided a submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water’s (DCCEEW) Reform of Packaging Regulations Consultation Paper.
The submission said local government plays a crucial role in diverting waste from landfills, especially as Australia’s waste is a growing problem that has broad impacts for local communities.
In the last decade, the amount of waste generated in Australia has increased by around 12 per cent. This is compounded by low levels of recycling with Australia’s recycling rate below most OECD countries.
ALGA’s overarching position is the onus for reducing and paying for waste creation must be covered by entities creating waste.
Posted 1 November, 2024