What happens when we hit peak soy? Renewable resources running out
16 January, 2015While using renewable substitutes for non-renewables is a great way to reduce our environmental impact, there's no escaping the fact that renewables are finite. So what happens when we hit 'peak soy' or 'peak corn'?
Reduce water use in food production, engineers urge
09 January, 2015How much water is in your food? Not the actual liquid content, but how much water does it take to produce the sandwich you had for lunch? A UN Water study suggests that each person 'consumes' between 2000 and 5000 litres of water through their food each day.
Recycling rebates available for small businesses
19 December, 2014The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is giving small businesses an early Christmas present: up to $25,000 in government rebates for recycling.
Spectacular green energy orb to deliver sustainable profits to beef processor
16 December, 2014 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsA spectacular orb-shaped green energy storage facility being installed at one of Australia's largest beef processing plants is an example of how industry can profit from environmental initiatives.
Nestlé's anaerobic digestion plant a sweet success
27 November, 2014As part of Nestlé's efforts to develop environmentally sustainable manufacturing at its Fawdon confectionery factory, near Newcastle in northern England, the company commissioned British company Clearfleau to build an on-site anaerobic digestion plant.
Researchers develop biodegradable packaging for oily foods
10 November, 2014The BIOMAT research group from the University of the Basque Country has responded to the demand for longer shelf life coupled with sustainability, with the development of a biodegradable/compostable container for both liquid and solid oily products.
'Bottled water with a conscience' chooses aluminium over plastic
05 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Ball CorporationGreen Sheep Water - 'the bottled water with a green conscience' - selected infinitely recyclable, 473 mL aluminium bottles made by Ball Corporation as the packaging for their water.
Super-light PET bottle wins German Design Award
05 November, 2014A super-light PET bottle developed by Krones has been awarded the German Design Award 2015 in the packaging category.
Detmold I am eco biodegradable packaging range
03 November, 2014 | Supplied by: Detmold GroupDetmold Group has expanded its environmental packaging offerings with the launch of the I am eco range. This range includes use of a bagasse sugarcane board material formed into food pails.
FSC and PEFC certification for UPM Raflatac's Chinese sites
03 November, 2014 | Supplied by: UPM Raflatac Pty LtdUPM Raflatac's label stock slitting and distribution operations in Guangzhou and Tianjin terminals have both achieved FSC and PEFC Chain of Custody (CoC) certifications.This means that all of the company's Chinese sites are now CoC certified.
A new take on drink driving
31 October, 2014Turning the dregs of whisky-making into fuel in Scotland.
Reducing water use in livestock use through food labels
21 October, 2014Something as small as a food label could help reduce the amount of water used in livestock production, according to Washington State University researchers.
Tetra Rex carton made from plant-based, renewable materials
21 October, 2014 | Supplied by: Tetra PakTetra Pak has announced the launch of the Tetra Rex carton which, according to the company, will be the first to be made entirely from plant-based, renewable packaging materials.
60% of Australians worried about climate change impacts on food
20 October, 2014Almost 60% of Australians think climate change is affecting our ability to grow and access food in Australia, according to a new poll conducted by Oxfam Australia. In the 18-34 age bracket, this figure jumped to 68%.
Mitigating the impact of sleeve labels on PET bottle recycling
09 October, 2014To combat the difficulties full wrap shink sleeve labels can cause when recycling PET bottles, the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers has released the Final Report of the Sleeve Label Working Group, which outlines for mitigating the impact of sleeve labels.
