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Microplastics Found in Crops What New Research Reveals About Food and Soil Systems

New research confirms plastics can enter crops like wheat and tomatoes. Scientists found microplastics in plant tissue, raising concerns about food systems and human exposure.

Pacific Tourism Moves to Phase Out Single Use Plastics by 2035

Pacific Islands tourism is moving to eliminate single use plastics by 2035. New frameworks are reshaping procurement, sustainability standards and regional competitiveness.

Climate Change Is Making Plastic Pollution More Harmful and Mobile

Climate change is intensifying plastic pollution, making it more mobile, persistent and harmful. New research shows how warming temperatures are accelerating environmental exposure risks.

How the Global Plastics Treaty Could Reshape Australian Packaging Standards

UN negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty are accelerating. Australia’s packaging standards, import rules and material verification systems may soon align with binding global targets.

Festivals Face a Growing Waste Challenge as Australia’s Live Music Scene Expands

Australia’s live music festivals are growing rapidly, but waste volumes are rising faster. New reporting shows why packaging choices are now central to festival sustainability.

The Science of Heat and Plastic Exposure in Everyday Australian Kitchens

Heating plastic in everyday Australian kitchens is now linked to microplastic exposure. New scientific studies show how heat accelerates plastic particle release into food and water.