Australia will ban export of recyclable waste 'as soon as practicable', PM vows
by Australian Associated Press from Environment | The Guardian on (#4MXYM)
State environment ministers will consult industry to develop a timeline to improve the recycling system
The prime minister has vowed to do more to tackle plastic waste in the world's oceans, saying the export of waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres will be banned.
Scott Morrison said only about 12% of materials are properly recycled in Australia and he wanted that to change. With state and territory leaders, he has laid out a plan for environment ministers to improve the recycling system.
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