New Zealand delays plastic phase-out phase 3 to mid-2026, potentially increasing environmental waste.
The New Zealand government has delayed the implementation of the third phase of plastic phase-outs, including the phasing out of polystyrene and PVC packaging, until mid-2026. This delay is expected to increase plastic waste in the environment and contaminate high-quality recycling from kerbside collections. Environmental groups and businesses committed to sustainability express concern over the delay and call for government support to help reduce plastic waste.
June 24, 2024
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