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From:
TANGAROA BLUE FOUNDATION LTD [mailto:contact@tangaroablue.org] Dear Mr Johnston,
Thank you for taking the time to write and share your detailed thoughts on plastic pollution, recycling systems, and the broader environmental and economic implications of single-use packaging. I appreciate the effort you have put into your research and in collating the articles, references, and perspectives you included.
Your points around the economic viability of recycling certain materials, and the idea that the full cost of single-use plastic packaging should be borne by retailers, are both important contributions to the conversation about extended producer responsibility. The comparison you draw with Australia’s tobacco advertising ban is also a powerful reminder that significant policy change is possible when there is sufficient evidence and community support. I also note your observations on council recycling systems in Sydney, particularly around the challenges of contamination and the benefits of separating cardboard and paper. These practical insights are valuable for highlighting where community recycling systems succeed and where they face real barriers.
At Tangaroa Blue, we share your concern about the environmental impact of single-use plastics and continue to advocate for source reduction as the most effective long-term solution. Your perspective reinforces the importance of continuing to push for systemic change that prevents plastic pollution before it enters the waste stream. Thank you again for taking the time to reach out and for your commitment to addressing plastic pollution.
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