FIX THE WASTE AND RECYCLING CRISIS
For years, Victoria has been in a waste crisis, with recycling stockpiled or exported instead of being recycled and reused right here.
Building a world-leading recycling industry right here in Victoria would create jobs while protecting our rivers, oceans and sea life. We can lead Australia in transforming waste and building a local industry.
Our waste and recycling wins include:
- Campaigning for and securing a ban on single-use plastic bags in Victoria
- A 10 cent refund on bottles and cans by 2023, which will save thousands of recyclables from landfill and waterways
- A separate glass recycling bins for households which is being rolled out across the state
- A ban on single use plastic cutlery, plates, drink-stirrers, straws, cotton bud sticks, and polystyrene food and drink containers (by 2023)
- A government plan to use recycled materials in roads and infrastructure
- Funding to grow our recycling industry.
I'm fighting for:
- Upgrading and building dozens of recycling factories and composting facilities
- A phase-out of more unnecessary single-use plastics, like plastic wrap on fruit and veggies
- Mandatory targets for the use of recycled materials in packaging
- Funding for projects that create a reusable culture, such as repair centres and refill stations
- Stopping toxic waste incinerators, which harm our health and create pollution and toxic ash
Read more about the Greens’ plan to revolutionise waste and recycling in Victoria here.
FIX THE WASTE AND RECYCLING CRISIS
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Join my campaign for a recycling industry that creates jobs while transforming our waste.