Overview

• Planet Ark, known for campaigns like National Tree Day, has entered voluntary administration due to financial challenges exacerbated by COVID-19 and a reliance on corporate sponsorships.
• Administrators Michael Jones and Bruce Gleeson are reviewing the organisation’s operations to determine restructuring options that could sustain its mission.
• Co-founder Jon Dee has reached out to administrators, advocating a return to Planet Ark’s original environmental values and exploring ways to assist in its revival.
• The Albanese government has announced plans for mandatory national packaging standards and recycling targets, marking a shift from voluntary industry-led initiatives previously championed by Planet Ark.
• Critics argue Planet Ark’s reliance on voluntary corporate partnerships undermined its impact, highlighting broader challenges for non-profits in Australia’s waste management sector.