War on Waste
Our waste is growing at double the rate of our population with 52 mega tonnes generated a year. Australia is ranked 5th highest for generating the most municipal waste in the world. In this three-part series, Craig Reucassel is on a mission to see if we, as a nation, can all do a little bit better.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2017-05-16
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.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2017-05-23
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.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2017-05-30
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.
4. Turning the Tide
Air Date: 2017-12-03
In this War on Waste follow-up special, Craig Reucassel returns to again put rubbish on our radar. He looks at whether we've found any solutions and have Australians changed the way they think about waste?
1. The Battle Continues Part 1
Air Date: 2018-07-24
Craig Reucassel returns for a 2nd series of the show that sparked action across the nation. Craig explores our reliance on single-use plastic items like plastic bottles and straws that damage our waterways and marine life.
2. The Battle Continues Part 2
Air Date: 2018-07-31
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.
3. The Battle Continues Part 3
Air Date: 2018-08-07
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.
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2023-07-25
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'.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2023-08-01
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.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2023-08-08
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 end up.
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Rating
6.2/10
Release Date
2017-05-16
Episodes
10 (3 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
KEO Films Australia
Lune Media