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The federal government has scrapped its ambitious national packaging standards—designed to slash plastic waste—citing soaring living costs as the reason, leaving recyclers and environmental advocates stunned. Originally agreed upon last year, the plan would have mandated recycled content and banned harmful chemicals, but now the government is shifting to a state-by-state “opportunity-based” approach. Critics say this weakens Australia’s recycling infrastructure, puts domestic producers at a disadvantage, and ignores evidence that the cost impact on consumers would be negligible. With only 18% of plastics recycled nationally, many fear this retreat from action will deepen the crisis—and leave Australia behind in global efforts to combat plastic pollution.

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