The Australian Government will soon be introducing mandatory packaging design standards and targets. On June 9, the Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek announced strict new government rules for packaging with a focus to minimise packaging waste, boost recycled content and regulate out the use of harmful chemicals in food-grade packaging.
Packaging targets will no longer be voluntary, but a requirement for all businesses, making the industry responsible for the packaging it places on market.
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