Plastics and the circular economy

Name: Plastics and the circular economy
Start: 2026-04-21T22:00:00-0400
End: 2026-04-21T23:00:00-0400

Tue, 21 Apr, 10pm - 11pm EDT

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Conservation Council ACT Region

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Our world is drowning in plastic. The IUCN reports that over 460 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally every year, with production having doubled in the last two decades. Around half of this plastic is designed for single-use, leading to massive waste. What's even worse is that, fossil fuel companies are planning way to increase plastic use to offset declines in their markets from rising renewables.

Australia's record is as bad as any.

The ACT Government is currently seeking comments on a discussion paper on Problematic Products and Single Use Plastic Reduction, so now is a good time push hard for effective action to reduce the impacts of plastic and build a circular economy.

Join us for this discussion on plastics and the circular economy with Lisa Maclean, the CEO of Circular Australia and Peter LeCornu, Convenor of SEE-Change's WasteLess Group.

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Conservation Council ACT Region

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The Conservation Council ACT Region is the ACT region’s leading environmental advocacy organisation and hub for community groups. Our mission is to protect nature and create a safe climate future in the ACT and region.

Since 1981 we have been at the centre of the region’s most important wins for wildlife, bushland and communities, encompassing over 40 member groups.

We are a non-profit, non-government organisation that run campaigns, promote and upskill local groups, undertake research, advocate passionately, and engage and inform our community.

Our belief is in the power of collective action to create change.

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