Victorian organic producer says compostable plastic packaging needs backing

Rebecca Nadge
Updated May 18 2021 - 8:44pm, first published April 26 2021 - 4:00am
CALL FOR CHANGE: Nuffield scholar Natasha Shields says while there is potential for compostable packaging to be used in Australia, more support is needed from governments and retailers.
CALL FOR CHANGE: Nuffield scholar Natasha Shields says while there is potential for compostable packaging to be used in Australia, more support is needed from governments and retailers.

A NUFFIELD scholar says farmers need support from the supermarkets and government to reduce plastic packaging on their produce.

Rebecca Nadge

Rebecca Nadge

Livestock editor

Bec is livestock editor for The Land. She has previously worked for Stock & Land in Victoria, the ABC in Kununurra, and newspapers in Kalgoorlie and New Zealand. Contact her at bec.nadge@theland.com.au

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