Lightweight packaging to take off, despite challenges
12 December, 2013Rigid plastic and flexible packs are poised to take off in the US, with demand expected to increase by 32.85 billion packs between now and 2017, according to a new report from Canadean.
Givaudan recognised for carbon emission reduction
10 December, 2013Givaudan has been named as one of the top companies in Switzerland for its action on climate change. The company was recognised as an 'A-band' performer in the CDP's 350 Climate Change 2013 Report for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
UPM Raflatac awarded FSC and PEFC certification for Malaysian labelstock
05 December, 2013UPM Raflatac has been awarded FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody certifications for labelstock produced in its Asia-Pacific factories. This means that all UPM Raflatac factories in the Asia-Pacific region are now PEFC and FSC certified.
Powering a processing plant with wastewater
03 December, 2013 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsMexican food processor Sabormex has turned its wastewater stream into energy by installing a GWE ANUBIX-B anaerobic reactor, an ANAMIX-T reactor and a complete biogas re-use system.
Riverina to become hazelnut capital with Ferrero initiative
03 December, 2013Ferrero Group has announced the establishment of a $70 million hazelnut production facility in the Riverina region, which has been launched by Agri Australis, a subsidiary of the Ferrero Group.
Cambodian hydropower project threatens food security
29 November, 2013Cambodia faces a dilemma: 80% of the population lacks reliable access to electricity, a situation which could be remedied by developing dams for hydropower. However, in developing such dams, the country's own ecosystems and food security are under threat.
No 'dining boom' without water
07 November, 2013Forget the mining boom - Australia's agricultural sector is looking to the emerging 'dining boom'. However, the difference between boom and bust all depends on whether Australia has enough water, a new study shows.
John West and WWF partner on sustainable seafood projects
01 November, 2013As part of its commitment to responsible seafood products, John West has launched two conservation projects with partner WWF in the Pacific Islands and the Maldives.
Solar hot water company awarded for winery installation
29 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Apricus AustraliaSolar hot water company Apricus Australia has been honoured at the Wine Industry Suppliers Australia’s (WISA) Supplier of the Year Awards. The company jointly won the Banrock Station Environmental & Sustainability Award with The Solar Project for their collaboration in delivering the largest solar thermal plant for a winery in Australasia.
More bagged salad wasted than eaten
22 October, 2013Tesco, the first major UK retailer to publish its own total food waste figures, claims that 68% of bagged salad is wasted and 35% of this waste occurs in the home.
Novelis completes $400m expansion in Korea
17 October, 2013Novelis has completed a two-year, US$400 million expansion program in South Korea which will increase its production capacity in the region by more than 50%.
Heat and Control heat recovery system
30 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Heat and Control Pty LtdSnack manufacturer Wyandot Inc purchased a Heat and Control Energy Recovery Heat Exchanger for each pair of ovens to harness a considerable source of energy that had previously been going out the exhaust stacks.
Atlas Copco cuts the noise
30 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors AustraliaChoosing Atlas Copco's screw blower technology for its water treatment facility has paid off for PepsiCo Foods Turkey, with the company achieving an average of 30% energy efficiency and lower noise levels.
BioPak Biocane Takeaway Containers
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: BioPakBioPak’s BioCane Takeaway Containers are made from sugarcane pulp - the fibrous material that remains after sugar is extracted from the sugarcane. The containers are compostable, making the diversion of organic waste from landfill an option.
Eco-friendly vodka uses industry-first PET swing-top bottle
23 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Amcor GlobalAs part of its sustainability focus, McCormick Distilling Co Inc decided to change the 1.75 L bottle for its eco-friendly 360 Vodka from glass to lightweight polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
