How to reduce Christmas waste

Veena was interviewed by ABC Radio National for a panel discussion about to reduce plastic and food waste this Christmas.

The segment was broadcast live across Australia and is also available as a podcast.

Listen to the podcast

The ABC says:

Christmas often comes with masses of plastic gifts, wrapping material, new electronic goods and all the lunch leftovers that get thrown away.

So, how can you reduce your environmental footprint over the coming weeks?

Guests: Professor Veena Sahajwalla, 2022 NSW Australian of the Year, and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology at UNSW

Dani Valent, Melbourne-based food writer and podcaster

Gayle Sloan, CEO of Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia

Producer:

Oscar Coleman