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Rethinking plastics in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction 

Rethinking plastics in Aotearoa – Expert Reaction 

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 08 December 201909 December 2019

Reducing the burden of plastic is the theme of a new report from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor […]

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Report on dealing with plastics – Expert Reaction

Report on dealing with plastics – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 July 201925 July 2019

A new report by Royal Society Te Apārangi states we have thrown away three quarters of the volume of plastics […]

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Budget 2019 – Expert Reaction

Budget 2019 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 201931 May 2019

The Government has delivered its ‘Wellbeing Budget’, which includes funding to combat kauri dieback and support innovation. Science-related funding announcements […]

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New report on plastics- In the News

New report on plastics- In the News

In the News  |  Published: 03 December 201803 December 2018

A new report states New Zealand requires an unprecedented effort to reduce plastic use as reliance on recycling must end soon.  […]

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Biodegradable and compostable plastics in the environment – Expert Reaction

Biodegradable and compostable plastics in the environment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 12 July 201812 February 2019

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has tasked the Government with clearing up the confusion around environmentally friendly plastics. The […]

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