Sustainability Archives

Consumers want retailers and brands to do more to reduce plastic packaging

Consumers do not think retailers and brands are doing enough to reduce the use of plastic packaging, according to new research.

11 March, 2025

ACCC's internet sweep found more than half of the reviewed companies made concerning claims about their sustainability practices

Miraclon joins Consortium for Waste Circularity

Aims to collectively drive the transformation of waste management so all municipal solid waste in landfills is dealt with and returned to virgin materials or fuel that can be used again.

4 March, 2025

Orora fires up new oxyfuel wine glass furnace

The newly rebuilt furnace is powered in part by oxyfuel technology drawn from the company’s own onsite oxygen plant.

28 January, 2025

Visy and Tassal create new recyclable cardboard boxes for prawns

The new boxes, made from up to 74 per cent recycled content, replace hard-to-recycle EPS containers.

28 January, 2025

Sustainability a focus of PacPrint25

This year’s event will feature solutions designed to help businesses address their environmental impact while meeting rising consumer expectations for eco-friendly practices.

21 January, 2025

Sustainability Victoria serves up reusable cups at Australian Open 2025

Tennis fans will sip sustainably during AO 2025 with 38,000 reusable cups from Sustainability Victoria replacing single-use cups in selected bars around the precinct.

21 January, 2025

Packamama secures $100,000 for sustainable wine packaging

Packamama has received a $100,000 feasibility grant from the Australian Government under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII), Renewables and Low Emissions Round.

8 January, 2025

APCO releases 2022-23 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released its 2022-23 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report.

7 January, 2025

Detmold Group outlines new global sustainability goals

It said the new sustainability goals ensure the group continues to support customers in making responsible and informed packaging choices.

17 December, 2024

Amazon Australia axes single-use plastic delivery bags

Amazon Australia has replaced all single-use plastic delivery bags and padded envelopes in its Australian fulfilment network with flexible and recyclable paper bags and cardboard envelopes.