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, 2018 | Supplied by: Tetra PakJUST Water, with its Tetra Top carton bottles, won the Best Packaging Solution award at the 2018 Global Bottled Water Congress.
How CCA will cut its energy bill by $1.3 million
26 October, 2018CCA is to install 10,000 solar panels across three of its sites. The 3.5 MW solar PV system will help to cut CCA's annual energy costs by up to $1.3 million.
Competition boosts sustainability profits in wineries
24 October, 2018Wineries and vineyards that adopt more sustainability practices have better financial performance, particularly when they perceive significant pressure from competitors.
Food processors can sell surplus food online
12 October, 2018Yume's online marketplace enables food manufacturers, primary producers and importers to sell their quality surplus products at a discount to commercial buyers.
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.
The benefits of saving energy for manufacturers
25 September, 2018 by John Rieusset, ABB Food and Beverage | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdEnergy efficiency improvements often pay for themselves while helping increase output and reduce operating costs.
RPC bpi protec X-EnviroPouch
18 September, 2018 | Supplied by: RPC bpi protecRPC bpi protec's X-EnviroPouch is a stand-up, fully recyclable pouch that is an environmentally friendly alternative to laminate.
Start-ups to tackle food loss in Asia
17 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Rabobank AustraliaRabobank is launching the Food Loss Challenge Asia, which encourages start-ups to present their tech-based solutions to reduce food loss.
Carlsberg swaps plastic packaging for glue
13 September, 2018 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty LtdSnap Pack replaces plastic packaging on Carlsberg beer cans with glue, which will help the company save over 1200 tonnes of plastic per year.
Eating less meat could save more water
12 September, 2018Switching to a vegetarian or pescetarian diet could reduce a country's water footprint by up to half, a European study has found.
Plantic Technologies awarded for sustainable meat packaging
04 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Coles Group & Myer Corporate ServicesPackaging manufacturer Plantic Technologies has triumphed at the Coles Supplier Awards by taking home the trophy for Sustainable and Ethical Excellence.
Campbell Arnott's awarded for sustainability efforts
03 September, 2018The company won awards for the Food and Beverage Sector and Outstanding Achievement in Packaging Design at APCO's annual awards.
