Plastic net bags make way for recyclable alternatives this mandarin season

What's next?With Australia's mandarin season in full swing, plastic net bags that the fruit traditionally comes in are making way for recyclable options as major supermarkets look to follow the example of smaller retailers.In one of the country's largest citrus growing regions, changes to packaging are having different effects on the community.

Ms Hartshorne said while she was glad to have found enjoyable work that helps her manage her anxiety, she understood the push for change.Loxton Orana business service operations manager Fiona Schutz said while the business did not supply to supermarkets, orders from growers had dropped off."The process of manual bagging is a lot more costly so a lot of larger companies have gone away from this," she said.

Coles general manager of fresh produce Charlotte Gilbert said the chain expected to sell more than one million paper bags between April and October this year. Defence chiefs face fresh calls to be held 'accountable' for command failures over alleged war crimes in AfghanistanPolice officer dies in New Caledonia riots after being shot in the head, as France declares a state of emergency

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