Australia has cut plastic waste on its beaches by almost 30% in 6 years. Here's how

Having bins that are easier to access has helped cut coastal litter in Australia. Image: The Conversation/Kathryn Willis, Author provided
Kathryn Willis
Marine Socioecologist, University of Tasmania
Britta Denise Hardesty
Principal Research Scientist, Oceans and Atmosphere Flagship, CSIRO
Joanna Vince
Senior lecturer, University of Tasmania

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