With so many bins, and ever more complex packaging, recycling in Australia can be complicated and confusing. Here’s what not to do
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Australians consider themselves good recyclers. But while more than 90% say recycling is important, many admit to doing it wrong.
About half have engaged in well intentioned “wish-cycling” at some point, according to Cleanaway’s recycling behaviours survey, such as popping soft plastics in the recycling bin and hoping for the best.