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Plastic credits scheme targets banana industry waste but recycling industry calls for greater rigour

These plastic bags will be collected through the scheme, with one tonne of bags equalling one plastic credit. (ABC Far North: Bridget Herrmann)

Australia's first plastic credits scheme has been launched to target banana industry waste, but the recycling industry is calling for scrutiny.

The program developed by environmental organisation GreenCollar collects banana bunch bags in banana-growing regions of northern Queensland for recycling or landfill disposal.

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