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"Every year, the Plastic Free July campaign asks us to refuse single-use
plastic. The idea is that making a small change in our daily lives will
collectively make a big difference. And hopefully, better behaviour will stick
and become a habit.
The intent is good, but consumers shouldn’t have to bear full responsibility
for plastic pollution. Individual sacrifices – particularly temporary ones –
won’t make a significant difference.
Governments, manufacturers and retailers need to get serious about tackling
this problem. If Plastic Free July put pressure on the supply side of the
equation, rather than demand, it could be more successful.
Our research spans food packaging including plastics, waste, sustainable
consumption and social practices. We know consumer demand is only one part of
the picture. Eliminating plastic waste requires broader systemic changes."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
