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.
Cast
Craig Reucassel
Self - Host
Seasons
E1Episode 1
May 16, 2017
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.
E2Episode 2
May 23, 2017
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.
E3Episode 3
May 30, 2017
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.
E4Turning the Tide
Dec 3, 2017
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?
Craig Reucassel returns for a 2nd series of the landmark series that sparked action across the nation. Craig targets plastic water bottles, straws, e-waste, fast furniture, food waste and the recycling crisis.
E1The Battle Continues Part 1
Jul 24, 2018
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.
E2The Battle Continues Part 2
Jul 31, 2018
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.
E3The Battle Continues Part 3
Aug 7, 2018
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.
Planet advocate and prankster Craig Reucassel takes a deep dive into Australia's waste crisis to sort the facts from the PR spin, tracking down everyday solutions to help all of us do our part in the war on waste.
E1Episode 1
Jul 25, 2023
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'.
E2Episode 2
Aug 1, 2023
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.
E3Episode 3
Aug 8, 2023
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.
Videos
Storyline
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.
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