Waste minimisation
Alternative labels
Waste minimization
Report
Understanding waste generation in the New Zealand construction sector: scoping study
This scoping study takes a systems approach to understand the waste streams in supply chain and on-site construction. It looks at the behaviours leading to such high levels of waste from the sector and the groups and initiatives active in reducing and removing waste streams.
Save food packaging design criteria: packaging solutions to reduce household food waste
This industry report presents key actionable insights and recommendations from three open-access journal papers published during a PhD research study that aimed to improve the potential of Save Food Packaging solutions to reduce household food waste.
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Single-use plastic product bans in Australia
This paper examines the role of single-use plastic (SUP) bans in addressing plastic pollution, outlines current debates on how to replace banned SUP products, and compares SUP bans in international and Australian jurisdictions.
Discussion paper
Food waste in Australia and how supermarkets profit from it
This report explores reasons why some of the recommendations surrounding food waste minimisation are not be being achieved. A key factor appears that retailers have little incentive to reduce waste, for the simple reason that doing so would cost them money.
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State of circularity in Australia: perspectives from the field
The purpose of this report is to inform and inspire action towards increased adoption of circular economy business models and thinking in Australia. With circular economy adoption in its relative infancy in Australia, the report provides foundational perspectives for both industry and government to enable progress towards circularity.