Are you going crazy, or did the size of your favourite chocolate bar just shrink? Maybe it's the sheer amount of packaging driving you mad? CHOICE covers all things packaging – from supermarket brands copying the look of well-known brands to the phenomenon known as "wrap rage" – so you'll know exactly when you're being stitched up.
Packaging
Packaging
CHOICE takes you through the packaging tricks of the trade that manufacturers use to, well, trick you.
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10 grocery items hit by shrinkflation in 2024
Easter treats, breakfast staples and cleaning products are among the latest to get smaller and more expensive.
Five surprising things you didn't know you could recycle
Here's how to sustainably dispose of batteries, electronics and pesky pieces of polystyrene, plus other household items.
CHOICE review of appliance packaging finds plenty of non-recyclables
Our packaging materials review shows some manufacturers are doing better than others when it comes to sustainability.
What you can recycle – and where
We help you make sure your recycling waste actually gets to where it needs to be.
10 common recycling mistakes to avoid
We all want to stop our rubbish taking up precious space in landfill, but are some of our habits doing more harm than good?
How to recycle plastic packaging
Packaging is a big part of Australia’s plastic waste problem. Both businesses and consumers can do more to help reduce it.
Christmas recycling dos and don'ts
What to do with used Christmas trees, wrapping paper, food scraps and more after Santa and the relatives have gone.
Which food packaging causes wrap rage?
We look at pesky food packaging and its impact on accessibility.
Australia Post to recycle plastic mail satchels
Should more companies be taking responsibility for waste?
Breaking down plastic
Biodegradable plastics sound like an ideal waste solution, but their environmental benefits may depend on where you live.
How to recycle plastic bags and wrappers
They can't go in your regular recycling bin, so how can you prevent flexible plastics from ending up in landfill?
Shrinking pack sizes
Food manufacturers like Smith's and Cadbury are offering less without reducing the price.
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Don't just yell and scream to let off steam, get the outcome you want with some targeted complaining.