The story discusses the confusion surrounding waste disposal in bins in Australia. Australia’s bin system proves perplexing for many households, with different colored bins and rules varying across Council boundaries.
Recycling contamination is becoming a major issue, stemming from incorrect household rubbish disposal. Australian households are mistakenly putting the wrong waste into different colour-coded bins, causing problems in waste management facilities.
The article calls for standardized bin colors and education on what can and can’t be recycled. It also indicates the need for improvements in waste management procedures and better communication to the public about correct waste disposal methods.
Read source article here:
https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/which-bin-would-you-put-your-rubbish-in-it-s-not-that-straightforward-20230815-p5dwjq.html
