Innovia Films is launching Encore, a new family of recyclable biaxially-oriented polypropylene films manufactured from renewable, non-food-based raw materials.

Lombard the Paper People has launched a new sustainable takeaway coffee cup. made from bamboo and lined with bio-based polybutylene succinate.

APCO has released the June schedule for its Weekly Community Webinar series, which was launched in March to help keep industry connected during lockdown.

A global assessment of recycling and sustainability labels on plastic packaging found most lacking, but the Australasian Recycling Label got high marks.

The NSW Circular Economy Innovation Network has announced Lisa McLean has been appointed its first CEO. The organisation works to create and communicate circular economy solutions for the state.

Three Australian environmental organisations have partnered to publish guidelines to help businesses make informed choices around compostable plastic packaging.

Planet Ark CEO Paul Klymenko discusses the opportunities that are belied by the challenges of these unprecedented times. The current pandemic is a great challenge, but in it lies opportunity.

The packaging design landscape is shifting profoundly towards sustainability in Australia and abroad. PKN asks Michael Zacka, Amcor CCO about the company’s progress towards sustainability.

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has launched a new sustainability webinar series to help industry professionals stay connected.

The days of milkmen every morning are well and truly gone, but reusable packaging is an idea that is getting another day in the sun. Circular shopping platform Loop hopes to bring a reusable packaging revolution to Australia.

ACOR has reiterated the importance of recycling, even in this time of global pandemic. The environmental and economic benefits of recycling means it should be continued during the “very challenging” Covid-19 period.

Mixed recycled plastic manufacturer Replas has developed a seat that can be customised with your favourite sporting team colours.

Jo Howarth, founder of Planet Protector Packaging, has been named a finalist in the Cartier Women’s Initiative, representing the South Asia and Oceania region.

BioGone has created what it says is the "world’s first” landfill-biodegradable dog waste bag. As the single-use plastic shopping bag has all but gone the way of the dodo in Australia, there has been an increase in demand for such bags in Australia.

A new, certified compostable and biodegradable stretch wrap made from plant-based products called Great Wrap was recently launched here in Australia.

Today is Global Recycling Day, a day when cities and organisations the world over take part in initiatives to raise awareness about the many ways to turn waste into a valuable resource.