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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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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?

Are we putting the right things in the recycling bin? 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?

Five things you didn't know you could recycle From coffee pods to aerosol cans, there are more options than even when it comes to recycling.

Five plastics you can ditch today With a struggling recycling market in Australia, these are the common, single-use plastic items you can ditch today.

Woolies mix-up leads to kids accidentally eating dog food What happens when you see Scooby-Doo dog treats next to Tiny Teddies and Arnott's Shapes?

Food packaging tricks Big boxes and generous packets can often mask the shrinking size of products such as chips, muesli bars, vitamins and chocolate.

Australia Post to recycle plastic mail satchels 25 February 2016 | Australia Post announces recycling program - should more companies be taking responsibility for waste?

Shrinking pack sizes 8 Jul 2015 | Food manufacturers like Smith's and Cadbury are offering less without reducing the price.

How to use quantity statements on packaging to save money 20 January 2015 | Quantity statements on the front of food packaging help consumers compare value for money.

Buying in bulk and obesity Health experts warn that supersized bargains are supersizing our waistlines.

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

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