National plastics summit to tackle Australia’s growing rubbish problem

Environment minister Sussan Ley says consultation with states and industry will look at 'innovative' ways for dealing with the issue

Environment minister Sussan Ley has announced the nation's first plastics summit to be held next year in an attempt to address the problem with Australia's growing rubbish problem.

With Australia no longer able to send its mixed plastic waste overseas from 2021, and plastic use predicted to double once again in the next two decades, Ley said the summit will bring together retailers, researchers, school children, and governments to work out how to tackle the crisis.