Mount Franklin uses 100% recycled plastic bottles
07 March, 2019Mount Franklin has announced its single-serve bottles of still Australian spring water are now made from 100% recycled plastic.
Grounded compostable flexible packaging
04 March, 2019Grounded offers a range of compostable flexible packaging options made from bio-based materials.
Quality in the box
27 February, 2019 by Catherine NorwoodA sustainable packaging alternative to polystyrene for transporting seafood is re-usable, customisable and has a better thermal performance than polystyrene.
Bags to break down with food waste
25 February, 2019South Australian plastics manufacturer BioBag World Australia will start producing compostable bags for food waste as the state moves to eliminate single-use plastics.
SA Government seeks feedback on single-use plastics
01 February, 2019The South Australian Government is cracking down on single-use plastic products, which could result in a ban on items such as straws, coffee cups and plastic bags.
Nestlé to create research institute for sustainable packaging
10 December, 2018The Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences will focus on the development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
Making packaging more sustainable in NZ
03 December, 2018A half-day training course, Introduction to Sustainable Packaging Design, will help attendees make their packaging meet environmental challenges.
How Europe is making beverage cartons recyclable by 2025
21 November, 2018Veolia and Tetra Pak have formed a partnership with the aim of making all components of used beverage cartons collected within the EU recyclable by 2025.
Feedback invited on Sustainable Packaging Guidelines
20 November, 2018APCO is opening the draft SPGs for industry consultation to ensure they effectively help businesses achieve their packaging sustainability objectives.
Recyclable solution for packaging authentication
13 November, 2018Technology that enables paper-based RFID tags will create a plastic-free and recyclable solution for packaging authentication.
Amcor commits to diminish plastic waste
08 November, 2018Packaging company Amcor has joined a global commitment to eradicate plastic waste and pollution from plastic packaging.
Tax on plastic packaging with less than 30% recyclate
07 November, 2018A new national tax on all plastic packaging that does not include at least 30% recycled content is coming into force in the UK in April 2022.
McDonald's promotes sustainability in China
02 November, 2018McDonald's has further promoted itself as a leader in environmental practices by announcing it plans to open 1800 new 'green restaurants' in China by 2022.
JUST Water's carton bottle wins packaging award
31 October, 2018JUST Water, with its Tetra Top carton bottles, won the Best Packaging Solution award at the 2018 Global Bottled Water Congress.
Foodservice packaging is a suitable composting feedstock
08 October, 2018Compostable foodservice packaging performed just as well as wood and other traditional feedstocks in a six-phase study.
