'Sustainability scale' labelling to reduce plastic pollution
04 March, 2022Scientists from the United Kingdom and Australia have suggested the adoption of a 'sustainability scale' label for plastic to help consumers.
Finalists announced for Banksia sustainability awards
02 March, 2022The finalists for the Banksia Foundation's annual sustainability awards are now available and feature some from the food industry.
Farmers urge government to cut emissions following IPCC report
02 March, 2022Farmers are calling for the federal government to swiftly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, following the publication of the latest IPCC climate report.
Making wine sustainably in South Australia
23 February, 2022 | Supplied by: ZEN EnergyA South Australian winemaker has installed 270 solar panels on its cellar in order to sustainably power its operation and reduce its carbon impact.
Bacardi reducing GHG emissions from its rum by 50%
16 February, 2022The greenhouse gas emissions from Bacardi's rum productions in Puerto Rico will be halved by adopting a cogeneration system.
AFGC welcomes research into advanced recycling scheme
16 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Australian Food & Grocery CouncilThe peak body representing food and grocery companies has welcomed the news of a feasibility study of plastic-to-plastic advanced recycling for Australia.
Agricultural sustainability standard pilot launches in Australia
31 January, 2022The pilot will see a universal sustainability standard run in Australia, with the hope that its adoption will make sustainable farming more efficient.
Designing compostable health food packaging
20 January, 2022 | Supplied by: ParksideParkside Flexibles has worked with a health food provider to produce a sustainable form of packaging that breaks down in the compost after six months.
Building a better box for Oatly
23 December, 2021 | Supplied by: BillerudKorsnäsOatly, working with BillerudKorsnäs, has reduced the carbon footprint of its secondary packaging by half.
Westpak heat seal punnet and tray range
14 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Westpak Group Ltd.The range is made of sustainable paper-based material, is fully recyclable and can be heat sealed for product freshness.
Bottled wine packaging solutions for organic wine maker
14 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Jet TechnologiesTo enhance the sustainability of its bottled wine packaging, Tamburlaine evaluates Jet Technologies' PVDC-free wine screwcap and oxygen analyser solutions.
Asahi joins container return group VicRecycle
13 December, 2021VicRecycle is bidding to become the coordinator of Victoria's container deposit scheme and aims to utilise a community organisation model.
Mondi RetortPouch Recyclable
10 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Mondi GroupThe pouch uses a mono-material that is recyclable while offering the benefits of retort pouches.
Carbon-free industrial heat pilot at Mars Food Australia
09 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Star Scientific LimitedAn emissions-free method of generating heat using hydrogen will be used by Mars Food Australia on the Central Coast.
Optimising a French sauce and condiment operation
09 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty LtdA French condiment, sauce and oil company has benefited from increased efficiency and production capacity through the use of Sidel and Serac machinery.
