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Minderoo Foundation pledges $300m to create 'cashable commodity' from plastic waste

Michael Holder
Michael Holder
clock 25 September 2019 •
The initiative aims to boost demand for recycled plastic
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The initiative aims to boost demand for recycled plastic

Philanthropic group unveils plans for voluntary payments on virgin plastics derived from fossil fuels in bid to boost demand for recycled plastics

Global efforts to drive down plastic waste have received a major boost, with Australian philanthropic body the Minderoo Foundation today pledging $300m towards a new industry-focused initiative to "keep...

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