War on Waste - Episode Guide

Craig Reucassel is on a mission to uncover how much waste we produce as a nation and learn what we can about it. In tonight's episode he focuses on food waste as a staggering amount ends up in landfill every year.

In this episode Craig dives underwater to discover the shocking amount of plastic waste that ends up in our oceans, which in turn becomes ingested by our marine life.

Craig explores the impact that coffee cups and fast fashion have on our environment. He examines our obsession with fast fashion - an issue causing an environmental crisis globally.

The war is far from over…

ABC's War on Waste, the landmark series that sparked action across the country to cut Australia's staggering waste levels, returns Tuesday, July 24, at 8.30pm, with host Craig Reucassel tackling new targets including plastic water bottles and straws, e-waste, furniture waste as well as going deeper on previous topics like food waste and the recycling crisis.

Craig Reucassel examines the growing e-waste problem, fast furniture and continuing the #StrawNoMore movement, takes his new straw mascot - McChokey to a fast food giant.

In the final episode, Craig Reucassel goes undercover in a food court to see just how much food is being thrown out and explains the big role restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets have in reducing food waste.

Craig Reucassel dives deep into Australia's waste crisis to sort the facts from the PR spin, meet new waste warriors, & track down fresh everyday solutions to help all of us do our part in the 'War on Waste'.

Craig Reucassel confronts Aussies about the amount of food we're throwing away. He gives the suburban street challengers some expert tips for ways to reduce food waste and uncovers the truth about compostable food packaging.

Craig Reucassel looks at the environmental cost of disposable fashion. He meets waste warriors battling to rescue unwanted fashion items and goes undercover to find out where some of our recycled clothes might be ending up.

As promised, Craig Reucassel returns with a follow-up to War on Waste.

In this special he updates on recycling issues raised in the series and tracks down Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Federal Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg.

War on Waste kick started conversations around the country about the staggering amount of waste Australians create every year. From food, fashion to the humble coffee cup, the series challenged pre-conceived ideas and forced Australians to change their behaviours, attitudes and habits.

While many Australians embraced the #BYOCoffeeCup movement, the battle is far from over when convenience store, 7 Eleven, confess that 70 million disposable cups are sold from their stores alone. They share their vision to combat the problem.

Craig started the #SizeDoesn'tMatter campaign and encouraged people to embrace imperfect produce to help reduce the amount of food waste happening on Aussie farms. In this episode he travels back to the banana farms for a surprising update. He also visits the major supermarkets to see how the groundswell of public outrage has encouraged them to shift their thinking about cosmetic standards and their responsibility around the recycling of soft plastics.

More than 17 billion plastic bottles and cans are consumed by Australians each year, Craig visits a glass recycler to show any doubters what happens to their kerbside recycling and finds out that one solution for better recycling is South Australia's Container Deposit Scheme. It's been running successfully for over 40 years and he questions why it hasn't been adopted in all States.

Craig sends a compelling message to the politicians, who are continually dodging the issues, including Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews about Victoria's recycling problems and he eventually tracks down the Federal Environment Minister, Josh Frydenberg, to find out why banning plastic bags is not a National issue.

Craig also meets some mini waste warriors and learns about their school's inspiring bin separation system. It's initiatives like these that will change the environment they are set to inherit.