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Can you not? Plastic and metal ‘franken-can’ named Australia’s worst packaging at Unpackit awards

Australia’s first Unpackit awards named a plastic–metal hybrid can the worst packaging in the country.
The awards aim to spotlight plastic packaging as part of Australia’s waste problem, with 1.3 million tonnes used annually.
The franken-can is not accepted by container refund schemes and is hard to recycle, fueling calls for producer responsibility.
Western Australia has already banned the franken-can, though state-only measures limit nationwide impact.
Udder Way milk kegs won Australia’s best packaging, reducing single-use plastic by replacing bottles.
Experts call for producers to be responsible for the full life cycle of their packaging.
Other dishonorable mentions include excessive avocado wrapping and individually wrapped Mentos.
Unpackit organizers partner with AMCS, Plastic Free Foundation, and WWF-Australia to drive change.
Event included remarks from Cip Hamilton, AMCS plastics campaigns manager.
The awards emphasize accountability for packaging from production to disposal.

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