We recommend that the Government create a reuse taskforce containing representatives from industry and consumer groups. This taskforce should develop to a suite of measures to encourage, incentivise and require businesses and consumers to adopt more reuse habits and systems. This group should consider measures including charges on single-use products, mandatory reporting on companies’ plastic footprints, and how to raise public awareness of reuse schemes through campaigns as well as guidance ...

We recommend that the Government create a reuse taskforce containing representatives from industry and consumer groups. This taskforce should develop to a suite of measures to encourage, incentivise and require businesses and consumers to adopt more reuse habits and systems. This group should consider measures including charges on single-use products, mandatory reporting on companies’ plastic footprints, and how to raise public awareness of reuse schemes through campaigns as well as guidance and incentives for businesses. (Paragraph 59) Waste management infrastructure Type: recommendation | Number: 13 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The government agrees with the Committee that widespread adoption of reusable packaging will require fundamental changes to business and consumer behaviours. The government is working to stimulate innovation and overcome logistical and behavioural challenges around implementing reuse and refill sche