Supermarkets and waste management companies are hoping the Government will adopt a National Plastics Action Plan, to combat plastic waste.
This is one of the recommendations in the rethinking plastics report from the Prime Minister's chief science advisor. J
uliet Gerrard also recommends better labelling on plastics, and streamlining kerbside recycling around the country, so people know how to recycle correctly.
RNZ political reporter Charlie Dreaver has the details.