Every year the waste we generate is growing at approx.
twice the rate of our population
Australia is one of the most wasteful countries in the
developed world
Australian homes and offices use
approximately 2.4 million tonnes
of paper per year for printing, writing and reading uses alone
Currently approx. 17 Billion bottles and cans
are used by Australia every year
less than 50% of this are recycled
6,000,000 tonnes of debris enters the world’s oceans every year,
weighing about the same as a million elephants
660 thousand tonnes of plastic waste is created every year by Australians
There is enough plastic in the ocean to circle the earth 400 times
It takes around 400 years for plastic to break down in water.
Even then it ends up in tiny pieces that are harmful to marine life
are bought in Australia every year
Only 20% of these are recycled
to break down in water.
Even then it ends up in tiny pieces
that are harmful to animals.
in the developed world.
oceans every year weighing about
the same of a million elephants
Waste facts in Australia
Click on the waste on the header for current waste statistics.
These are significant numbers, and are very scary for our future generations. Taking all of these facts into account and the many other statistics with regard to waste and recycling, we at The Hemp Worx have joined the war against waste.
We created #worxagainstwaste and will work with fellow recycling champions to focus on reducing the amount of waste and improving the recycling attitudes of every Australian.
Help us to educate those around you by talking “trash” with friends and family. Often people don’t know the severity of the problem, and therefore don’t know to change.
Continue to support The Hemp Worx range and become a #worxagainstwaste warrior
