Sustainability

Pork producer cuts emissions with onsite sludge treatment

12 February, 2024

A UK pork producer wanted to reduce sludge transport costs at its processing plant, which resulted in not only lower carbon emissions but also energy generation.


Aussie distillery receives sustainability certification

12 February, 2024

Antipodes Gin Company has become one of the first distilleries in Australia to receive the 'Certified Sustainable' status.


Cadbury to halve virgin plastic in chocolate wrappers

05 February, 2024

Cadbury has signed a deal with Amcor to source approximately 1000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled plastic to wrap its core Cadbury chocolate range.


PepsiCo launches 2nd sustainability accelerator program

29 January, 2024

PepsiCo's second Greenhouse Accelerator in Asia Pacific is a grant initiative program for innovative entrepreneurs in the region with sustainable solutions.


Chobani boosts yoghurt packaging sustainability

25 January, 2024

Chobani Australia, the company behind Gippsland Dairy, has released sustainability-focused packaging for its Gippsland Dairy 160 g products.


Snack maker tracks its supply chain carbon footprint

14 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

South Australian baked snack producer Tucker’s Natural has piloted Siemens' Sigreen platform to track and measure its supply chain emissions.


Eco-Products Vanguard packaging range

11 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Detpak Pty Ltd

Detpak has released a range of compostable, no-added PFAS sugarcane plates, bowls and containers.


Research: Higher barrier paper-based packaging

05 December, 2023

Afreen Sultana, Clemson University PhD student, is working to engineer higher barrier, biodegradable, paper-based packaging enhanced by cellulose nanocrystals.


AFGC welcomes packaging design standards

13 November, 2023

The AFGC has welcomed the announcement on 10 November from environment ministers around design standards for packaging and a focus on traceability.


UK-based packaging company enters Australian market

03 November, 2023

UK flexible packaging manufacturer Roberts Mart has opened an Australian office and developed a home-compostable packaging mono material for the Australian market.


Victorian Container Deposit Scheme launches

02 November, 2023

Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme has launched, with Coles and Tetra Pak supporting the scheme and encouraging further recycling.


90% recycled plastic in KitKat packaging

19 October, 2023

KitKat Australia has increased its use of recycled plastic in the wrappers of select products from 30 to 90%.


Cracking into sustainable energy storage market

19 October, 2023

Chicken eggshells may be the answer to developing safer, sustainable and cost-effective rechargeable battery storage systems, according to new research.


Qld Govt releases grant program for manufacturers

16 October, 2023

The Queensland Government has released a Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Grant program to help Queensland's manufacturers reduce their energy usage and cut energy costs.


Brewery releases seaweed-containing beer

09 October, 2023

In celebration of Sea Forest's work, 4 Pines Brewing Co. has created what it describes as 'a Good Beer that Gives Back', which contains seaweed.


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