Addressing the challenge of greenwashing in the waste and recycling sector, Boomerang Alliance advocates for legislative actions to clarify and enforce environmental claims, especially for packaging.

Highlighting the misuse of terms like "recyclable" and "compostable" by businesses, the alliance pushes for the adoption of Australian standards to prevent misleading claims and ensure products are truly eco-friendly. This initiative aims to guide consumers accurately and support the circular economy.

To ensure genuine environmental benefits and protect consumer interests, a Reusable Shopping Bag Standard is proposed for national implementation by 2024. This standard, aimed at all retail bag producers and sellers, mandates that reusable bags must withstand multiple uses, specifically for carrying shopping from retail stores. It calls for government regulation, not voluntary compliance, with penalties for false claims, allowing only certified reusable bags (with certain exceptions) in retail settings to enhance sustainability and reduce waste.

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