A new NSW initiative aims to help councils become a major market for Australian-made products containing recycled soft plastics, a vital link in rebuilding the country's soft plastics recycling system.

Reuse systems provider Cercle has acquired Replated, Betizen and Ruzi, bringing together product design, technology, logistics and operational expertise under a single brand.

Amcor is advising beverage producers to reassess their choice of closures as reuse systems and deposit return schemes expand ahead of requirements under the EU’s PPWR.

Swedish packaging materials manufacturer Scanfill has commercially launched a food-contact approved post-consumer recycled polypropylene film, the first available at commercial scale.

Australia's first National Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially commenced operations, marking the next stage of the Federal Government's environmental law reforms.

Ferrero has reported further progress on packaging circularity in its 2025 Sustainability Report, with almost 93 per cent of its packaging now designed for recyclability, reusability or compostability.

In its latest Sustainability Report, Tetra Pak says it invested around €100m in packaging R&D during 2025, including development of what it describes as a world-first paper barrier for juice cartons.

Building materials supplier Boral is transitioning its bagged dry mix products from paper bags to packaging made from 30% recycled plastic, with plans to increase to 50% PCR in 12 months.

Holy Carp's plastic-free soy sauce dispenser has secured its first coordinated NSW precinct rollout, with Manly foodservice businesses replacing conventional plastic soy fish throughout July.

BioPak has appointed Saxon Wright as chief sustainability officer, a newly created role focused on leading the company’s sustainability strategy.

Cleanaway’s Kemps Creek facility is providing testing and analysis to support the development of soft plastics recycling in Australia, as part of the Cycleback Plastics joint initiative with Viva Energy Australia.

From World Cup collectables hidden inside Coca-Cola labels to Sonoco’s microwaveable metal bowls challenging plastic’s dominance in ready meals, the June Packaging Innovation Edit explores five global developments advancing packaging design, functionality, and circularity.

The World Packaging Organisation has released a new round of WorldStar award-winning Best Practice case studies on packaging design across sustainability, food waste reduction and accessibility.

The World Packaging Organisation has released its 2025 Sustainability Country Perspectives report, outlining global efforts and challenges in packaging sustainability and waste management.

Australia’s first national standard for recycling facilities has been introduced, establishing a framework for independently assessing site-level performance across the sector.

Amcor has secured RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification across a range of flexible packaging manufactured at its UK sites, covering materials that incorporate PCR plastic.