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Huskee is launching a turnkey reusable cup system for venues and events, ‘Borrow by Huskee’ – a free program allowing patrons to borrow Huskee’s innovative reusable cups and return them via a SmartBin. Read more
Veolia has signed a $109m contract to build, operate and maintain a new materials recovery facility in Hume, ACT, with capacity to process up to 115,000 tonnes of mixed recyclables annually.
Visy has introduced an interactive virtual tour of its recycling facility, timed to coincide with Global Recycling Day (18 March), and aiming to demystify the recycling process for Australians.
In a united call for better management of packaging waste and recycling in Australia, key industry and green groups have stated their join support for a mandatory product stewardship scheme for packaging by 2026.
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Paper 'bottoms up' on Cadbury Drinking Chocolate
12 Mar 2025Mondelez International is transitioning the packaging of Cadbury Drinking Chocolate in Australia to Sonoco’s EnviroCan with a paper bottom, replacing the traditional metal-bottom paper can.
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Wallies Lollies rolls out compostable packaging
13 Mar 2025Australian confectionery company Wallies Lollies is shifting to home compostable packaging for its Logo Sweets range, replacing traditional plastic wrapping with TIPA’s compostable alternative.
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Call for reusables at AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
20 Mar 2025Boomerang Alliance says the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Australia presents an opportunity for Football Australia to introduce reusable cups and containers at venues.
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Woolworths rolls out reusable universal bag
19 Mar 2025Woolworths is rolling out the Universal Bag, crafted by Anya Hindmarch and produced by the Solent Group, in 600 stores across Australia. The reusable bag is made from recycled plastic.
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Billerud launches ConFlex HeatSeal paper
13 Mar 2025Billerud has developed ConFlex HeatSeal, a recyclable, heat-sealable paper material to replace plastic in packaging applications requiring strong sealing performance and recyclability.
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SMC advises regular upkeep of tubing and fittings
19 Mar 2025To ensure pneumatic systems operate efficiently, regular maintenance of fittings and tubing is vital. According to SMC's Robert Taylor, routine inspections and timely replacements can help avert failures.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 21 March
21 Mar 2025In the news: Mondelez International, Sonoco, Fonterra, Circular Communities Australia, Visy, Huskee, Tipa, Fresh-Lock, Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards.
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PKN Podcast Ep 106: with Nathan Wardell
19 Mar 2025In this episode, Lindy Hughson talks with Nathan Wardell, managing director and owner of Packserv, about manufacturing challenges in FMCG, and a range of machinery solutions.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has opened a second round of its Powering the Regions Fund: Industrial Transformation Stream program, with $70 million in additional funding available to support industrial decarbonisation solutions.
The first stage of the inaugural Australia-China Winemaker Immersion Program has wrapped up, with four Chinese winemakers heading home after three weeks of collaboration and learning during Treasury Wine Estates’ vintage season.
Agrifood innovation accelerator, Farmers2Founders, has launched a new initiative to support Queensland-based female founders. TekWomen QLD aims to provide Queensland-based women with the tools and support to build, launch, and scale startups in the agrifood-tech sector.
