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ReThink Waste is proud to support The Great Unwaste – an inspiring new initiative already making a difference in tackling household food waste across Australia.

Thanks to the launch of the ground-breaking Tasmanian Reuse Impact Study, presented in partnership with the Tasmanian Waste & Resource Recovery Board, Tasmanians can now see the real value of charitable reuse. This study is the first to provide comprehensive datasets quantifying the triple bottom line impact of reuse in Tasmania—measuring environmental, economic, and social benefits. It follows the Monash University National Reuse Measurement Guidelines, ensuring world-leading accuracy and reliability.

In South Africa a plastics company, Zibo, buys the bread tags for a small amount per kilo. The tags (high impact polystyrene, type 6 plastic) are recycled, being made into seedling trays. The proceeds are used to provide wheelchairs for the needy.