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NewsYahoo News AustraliaDisturbing amount of plastic found in popular pantry staple
A study from the University of Queensland found three to four milligrams of plastic are found in every 100 grams of store-bought rice.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWoolworths reveals new 'trendy' plastic bag plan
Woolworths is trialling a new sustainability initiative to drive down the impacts of plastic on the environment.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMan reveals why he hasn't put his bin out in three years
The bin got wheeled to the curbside on Friday for the first time in more than three years.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHorrifying images of lake that’s more plastic than water
The lake could be a glimpse at a "dystopian future" for Australia without better planning, an environmentalist has warned.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaDisturbing discovery inside popular supermarket product
A viral TikTok video has put a can of tuna under the microscope - and uncovered some shocking results.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAldi shopper reveals major problem in trolley load of groceries
An Aldi customer left a huge mess in the store to demonstrate the amount of single-use plastic used in one trolley-full of groceries.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWoolworths hit with surprising delivery complaint
A different type of plastic complaint has been levelled at Woolworths over an online delivery.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaColes shopper 'disappointed' by 'bring your own bags' fail
A Coles customer was disappointed after receiving unwanted and unnecessary plastic bags in her online order.
BusinessYahoo News AustraliaColes shopper slams ‘irresponsible’ detail in home delivery
An annoyed Coles shopper has hit out at the supermarket for being 'environmentally irresponsible'.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWoolworths reveals response to Coles' single-use plastic ban
Woolworths has signalled a surprising response to Coles' single-use plastic ban.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaColes' big decision to stop selling controversial product line
Coles will stop selling single-use plastic tableware products from July 1.
BusinessYahoo News AustraliaCoca-Cola will trial major change to plastic bottles
Coca-Cola has indicated its looking to shed its title of the world's worst plastic polluter.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaPile of supermarket baskets at beach hailed as 'brilliant idea'
Brisbane residents have hailed the supermarket hack as 'awesome' and want to see on their beaches.
ScienceYahoo News AustraliaHow recycling this household item will earn you extra cash
One Perth woman is turning a mountain of blister packs into cash by finding a group willing to recycle them.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Horrific and shameful' scenes as garbage clogs lake
Thousands of cubic metres of waste are causing havoc in scenic rivers popular with rafters.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Trash keeps coming': Shocking images of popular tourist beach
Authorities say they have been collecting between 30 and 60 tonnes of rubbish from Bali's best-known beaches.
LifestyleYahoo News AustraliaThe surprising Christmas items you're not recycling properly
Australians' bad recycling habits could cripple the waste disposal system over the festive period.
BusinessYahoo News Australia'Come on, it's 2020': Why Coles photo sparked anger
A Coles Express customer has lashed out calling for the supermarket to be more responsible in 2020.
BusinessYahoo News AustraliaMcDonald's opens first sustainable restaurant in Australia
The first ever Aussie 'green' Macca's store will feature renewable energy, new packaging and a place to recycle Happy Meal toys.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Disrespectful': Schoolies anger locals with 'disgusting' beach act
Noosa residents are calling for Schoolies to have respect or 'go home' after the council was forced to shut part of a beach.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWoolworths slammed for 'ironic' accessory amid new campaign
The supermarket giant has vowed to rectify its the product's 'unnecessary' flaw.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMum's frustration over 'massive problem' leads to genius supermarket hack
The hack will allow shoppers to avoid purchasing wasteful products when they shop.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWarning against using 'damaging' Woolworths Ooshies hack
A seemingly harmless repurposing of Woolworths Ooshies has triggered a serious warning.
ScienceYahoo News AustraliaTruth behind recycling 'scrunch test' for wrappers
The 'scrunch' method may be useful in some instances, but is not without its flaws in determining if a wrapper is recyclable.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaColes reveals cause of annoying plastic bag problem
Coles has explained why your online order sometimes arrives with just one item per bag.
