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Australia Unveils Controversial Soft Plastics Stewardship Scheme

10/5/2025

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Australia will replace REDCycle with an industry-led scheme by Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA) to manage soft plastics.
SPSA aims to process 300,000 tonnes with retailers and manufacturers participating.
A levy of $160 per tonne, rising to $200 by mid-2026, could raise prices up to two cents; critics say the scheme lacks transparency, and environmental groups demand independent oversight.

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Story summary

Australia will replace REDCycle with an industry-led scheme by Soft Plastics Stewardship Australia (SPSA) to manage soft plastics.
SPSA aims to process 300,000 tonnes with retailers and manufacturers participating.
A levy of $160 per tonne, rising to $200 by mid-2026, could raise prices up to two cents; critics say the scheme lacks transparency, and environmental groups demand independent oversight.