Life And Society

Manufacturers responsible for disposing of their waste

22:28 pm on 30 July 2020

A change in New Zealand's waste management legislation means manufacturers of plastic packaging, tyres, electronic waste, agri-chemicals and refrigerants will have to recycle or dispose of their waste.

Karyn speaks with Laurence Zwimpher from the Product Stewardship Sector Group about the impact of these changes on diverting waste from New Zealand's landfill.

Listen to Laurence Zwimpher on Lately with Karyn Hay

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