In a breakthrough for scaling up dry moulded fibre packaging, PulPac has launched a new compact machine platform, the PulPac Scala, in partnership with Taiwanese company Huarong.

The NSW Return and Earn scheme has achieved a major milestone, reaching 10bn recycled cans and bottles at its return points – with users earning $1bn in container refunds since the scheme began.

In the lead up to the Plastics and the Circular Economy Conference (PCEC) 2023, PKN speaks to MRA Consulting Group’s Mike Ritchie about what to expect from his presentation at the event.

WA’s RAC Arena is on track to become one of the most sustainable in the country, with a mission to streamline its waste management process with an aim to have a landfill diversion rate of 70%.

Mina Agar Makmur Cooperative is producing dried seaweed and seaweed jelly products, which is then given to ULUU to use for the production of ocean-derived biomaterials to make sustainable plastics.

Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia have implemented the latest round of single-use plastic bans from 1 September. PKN takes a look at what the bans cover in each state.

Greenskin Wine has named Plasmar as its new recycling partner, the latest development in the company’s pursuit of environmental responsibility and waste reduction.

Arnott’s has released its third annual Sustainability Report, recording notable progress against its targets with headway in the areas of packaging recyclability and many other initiatives.

Oji Fibre Solutions (OjiFS), has introduced a recoverability message on pallet flags to help its B2B customers to correctly dispose of the packaging that is used to transport their product.

In a new report, the Boomerang Alliance is calling for Australia to rapidly increase its use of reusable packaging to reduce plastic pollution and carbon emissions.

Blister pack recycling initiative, Pharmacycle, is gaining momentum on the back of successful trials and interest generated from ABC’s War on Waste series. PKN speaks to Pharmacycle's Jason Rijnbeek.

In the lead up to PCEC 2023, PKN speaks to One Planet Consulting’s Helen Millicer about the current state of plastic packaging circularity, and what visitors can expect to learn at the event.

In Europe, a trio of companies are set to trial a digital deposit return scheme for recycling plastic jugs in kerbside bins, according to the Society of Plastics Engineers.

Ahead of the Plastics and the Circular Economy Conference, PKN speaks to keynote presenter, WWF-Australia’s Kate Noble, about the need for a stronger focus on circularity in the packaging supply chain.

The highly anticipated Plastics and the Circular Economy Conference 2023 will run from 9 to 12 October, both online and in-person, at the Rydges CBD hotel in Melbourne.