Sustainability

Samsara Eco has urged the government to introduce national mandatory requirements for packaging to address Australia’s plastics crisis, and transition to a circular economy.

Opal, a leader in sustainable packaging, designed a fully recyclable 10m x 5.5m life-size cardboard house, showcased by Enphase Energy at the All Energy Exhibition in Melbourne.

Australia Post and Better Packaging have partnered to introduce POLLAST!C satchels, a new line of recycled plastic mailers made from certified potential ocean-bound plastic.

Red Bull is reintroducing its 330ml resealable aluminium bottles to Australian retailers this November, giving fans another way to enjoy their energy boost on the go.

Propak Industries will release what it says is Australia’s first stretch wrap made from 100 per cent post-consumer recycled content, with availability scheduled for January.

At the Smart Packaging Congress in Amsterdam, Chloe So, CEO and founder of Pulpatronics, showcased a breakthrough innovation in the RFID technology sector. Lindy Hughson reports direct from the event.

Some 26 Queensland councils will share $13m in funding from the Queensland Government's Let’s Get It Sorted Partnership Program, created to support waste reduction, recycling, and reusing initiatives.

At the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam this week, the opportunities inherent to reuse systems formed the focus of the Reuse Consortiums panel moderated by PKN's Lindy Hughson.

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation’s 2030 Strategic Plan mentions eco-modulation, an unfamiliar concept for some. Phantm's Francesca Puleio explains what it means and its importance.

Close the Loop is partnering with Recity and GS1 Australia to improve soft plastics recycling with enhanced traceability, aiming to bring transparency and accountability to Australia’s recycling sector.

Revibes Co, a new reusable packaging brand, has teamed up with Clean Vibes to launch packaging solutions for stadiums, venues, festivals, and airlines at the cost of single-use plastic.

During National Recycling Week 2024, which runs from 11-17 November, WMRR is urging Australians to support recycling by choosing products made from Australian recycled materials.

Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, coordinated by VicReturn, has marked two significant milestones: its first anniversary and the return of its billionth container.

Husky Technologies showcased its packaging solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 in Dubai, UAE, which took place from 5-7 November, presenting technologies that circular packaging and sustainability throughout the complete package lifecycle.

Researchers at RMIT University have developed a new method for detecting plastic waste on beaches, successfully field-tested on a remote stretch of Australian coastline.

Research conducted by Compost Connect, alongside BioPak, reveals that Australians are keen to correctly dispose of packaging, but challenges remain with logo confusion and council support.