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Thank you to everyone who supported the petition calling on councils to make FOGO available to all and accept certified compostable packaging. The petition is now closed, and we’re incredibly grateful for the response. We’ll now be reviewing the data and preparing our submission to help drive real change toward a more sustainable, circular future.
What was the petition about?
We called for better access to composting information, more investment in composting infrastructure, and initiatives to encourage composting across Australia. We urged local councils to champion composting and help combat climate change.
The majority of Australians are concerned about climate change, and composting our waste is a powerful way to reduce our environmental impact. Many Australians want to dispose of their packaging responsibly, but confusion around compostable packaging, composting logos, and a lack of council support make this difficult.
We believe our councils can do more to promote and support composting efforts.
People signed the petition because they believe their council should:
- Implement Food Organics & Garden Organics (FOGO) waste collections for both residents and businesses where not already available
- Provide clear guidance on the correct disposal of recyclable and compostable items, such as bin stickers and info packs
- Offer better access to home composting resources and solutions
- Invest in industrial composting infrastructure
- Launch initiatives that encourage and facilitate composting in the community
Together, we can reduce our impact on climate change through responsible waste management. Let’s push our councils to step up and lead the way!
