War on Waste


War on Waste is an Australian documentary television series which first premiered on 16 May 2017 on ABC TV.

Broadcast

The series first premiered on Tuesday, 16 May 2017 at 8:30pm and the second series premiered on Tuesday, 24 July 2018 at 8:30pm.

Summary

Filmed in multiple locations across the country, War on Waste focuses on the impact and solutions to material waste in Australia. The series was inspired by the earlier BBC series, Hugh's War on Waste.

Critical reception

In July 2019, TV Week listed War on Waste at No. 95 in its list of the 101 greatest Australian television shows of all time, which appeared in its monthly TV Week Up Close magazine. The magazine recognised the show for creating public awareness and prompting legislative changes, and for encouraging the nation to be mindful of waste.

Episodes

Season 1 (2017)

Special

Season 2 (2018)

Awards