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War on Waste (2017)

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Plot

In the golden age of the 1960s, Australia stood as a global pioneer in waste management, championing recycling initiatives such as paper and newspaper collection. The dawn of the Keep Australia Beautiful campaign in the late-60s and 70s thrust the issue of waste into the national spotlight. However, in recent years, Australia's waste narrative has taken a darker turn. A perfect storm of escalating consumer demand, supermarket strategies, and skepticism surrounding the impact of waste and recycling crusades has ignited a waste explosion across the nation. In the thought-provoking TV series, War on Waste, Craig Reucassel embarks on an eye-opening journey into the heart of Australia's waste crisis. With a critical eye and firsthand perspective, he delves into the world of household, retail, and farming waste. The show poses a compelling question: What has shifted in the Australian ethos and consumer culture that has catapulted us into the ranks of the most wasteful nations in the developed world? As the series unfolds, viewers are drawn into the alarming reality of Australia's escalating waste issue. From food to fashion, packaging to electronics, the nation is generating millions of tonnes of additional waste every year. The show uncovers the shocking truth about the final destination of diverse waste types and offers practical solutions to curb the overwhelming volume produced. More than just an exploration, War on Waste is a call to action. With waste levels in Australia spiraling by nearly 8% annually, the series forces us to contemplate a daunting question: what will become of us if we continue down this path of uncontrolled waste? It urges Australians to critically reassess our consumption and disposal habits, prompting us to consider, is it time for a national revolution in the way we handle consumer items?

Where to watch War on Waste?

War on Waste is a documentary show featuring Craig Reucassel.

War on Waste is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.