For National Recycling Week, Planet Ark aims to remind consumers that much of what is currently send to landfill is valuable material that could be reused, repurposed or recycled, through a series of initiatives.

Constantia Flexibles, one of the world’s largest producers of flexible packaging, has officially committed to net zero emissions, according to the standards of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).

Costa is partnering with Navi Co Global to drive an environmetally-friendly solution for fruit retailers, and using Result Group’s innovative EcoMark to replace fruit stickers with laser branding.

Planet Ark has been conducting free school sessions on sustainability and the ARL as part of what it says is its commitment to helping younger Australians “discover how to recycle right”.

More than 600 new jobs will be created through CDS Vic, according to the state government, which anticipates the scheme will also reduce the state’s litter by up to half when it begins later this year.

Pact Group processed 54,000 tonnes of recycled plastics in the 2023 financial year, which it says is the equivalent total weight of the steelwork on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Two Victorian companies, championing innovative packaging solutions, have been named as finalists in the Circular Economy Innovation category of the 2023 Premier’s Sustainability Awards.

Tomra has released its ten recommendations for a United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) Plastics Treaty, published in advance of the INC3 taking place from 13-19 November in Nairobi, Kenya.

The highly anticipated Plastics and the Circular Economy Conference (PCEC) 2023 is only one week away, so those interested in attending are encouraged to register now if they have not done so already.

TIPA, a provider of compostable packaging solutions, has been awarded the Most Innovative Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Company Award in the 2023 APAC Business Awards.

Exchange for Change has announced new fixed prices per material type for supplier contributions that fund the NSW CDS, effective for 12 months for invoices issued from February 2024 to January 2025.

New clear lids will soon be rolling out on Woolworths own brand milk, as it makes the switch from coloured lids to make recycling easier. Woolworths is the first Australian supermarket to make this change.

“Cleantech” startup Greener has launched a new platform called Greener for Business, which it says helps fast-track the path to net zero for millions of Australian businesses.

The Boomerang Alliance says it has cautiously welcomed the progress report released at the recent National Soft Plastics Summit, held on Monday in Canberra.

Boomerang Alliance is challenging the packaging industry to take what it says is full responsibility for its waste and pollution decisions, while urging the government to regulate the sector.