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flag Australian coastlines saw a 39% drop in plastic waste over a decade, study finds, though issues persist.

flag A CSIRO study shows a 39% reduction in plastic waste on Australian coastlines over the past decade, indicating successful cleanup efforts and policies. flag Despite this improvement, cigarette butts and polystyrene remain major pollutants. flag The study surveyed six urban areas and recorded 8,383 debris items, finding that high land-use intensity and socio-economic disadvantages correlate with higher litter levels. flag CSIRO aims to reduce plastic waste by 80% by 2030.

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