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Packaging

CHOICE takes you through the packaging tricks of the trade that manufacturers use to, well, trick you.

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Is this what 25 years of shrinkflation looks like? A chance find reveals the long history of a hot button consumer issue.

Why your Easter eggs are getting smaller and more expensive Chocolate treats from Cadbury, Nestle and Aldi are the latest to be hit by shrinkflation.

What's happening with soft plastic recycling? Repurposing the material is making a comeback in Australia, but widespread solutions remain elusive.

Five festive foods hit by Christmas shrinkflation Chocolates, tarts and Christmas cake have recently become smaller and more expensive.

10 grocery items hit by shrinkflation in 2024 Easter treats, breakfast staples and cleaning products are among the latest to get smaller and more expensive.

Five surprising things you didn't know you could recycle Here's how to sustainably dispose of batteries, electronics and pesky pieces of polystyrene, plus other household items.

CHOICE review of appliance packaging finds plenty of non-recyclables Our packaging materials review shows some manufacturers are doing better than others when it comes to sustainability.

What you can recycle – and where We help you make sure your recycling waste actually gets to where it needs to be.

10 common recycling mistakes to avoid We all want to stop our rubbish taking up precious space in landfill, but are some of our habits doing more harm than good?

How to recycle plastic packaging Packaging is a big part of Australia’s plastic waste problem. Both businesses and consumers can do more to help reduce it.

Christmas recycling dos and don'ts What to do with used Christmas trees, wrapping paper, food scraps and more after Santa and the relatives have gone.

Which food packaging causes wrap rage? We look at pesky food packaging and its impact on accessibility.

Breaking down plastic Biodegradable plastics sound like an ideal waste solution, but their environmental benefits may depend on where you live.

How to recycle plastic bags and wrappers They can't go in your regular recycling bin, so how can you prevent flexible plastics from ending up in landfill?

Shrinking pack sizes Food manufacturers like Smith's and Cadbury are offering less without reducing the price.

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We unpack the facts and help you see through the packaging, labelling and advertising tricks.

Know your rights, know when you're being manipulated, and most of all know where to sniff out the best bargains.

Don't just yell and scream to let off steam, get the outcome you want with some targeted complaining.

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