Sustainability

Lightweight Containers rebrands as OneCircle

Changes brand name as part of its commitment to the global circular economy

12 November, 2019

Woolies first Aussie retailer to adopt zero-waste shopping

Aims to introduce zero-waste shopping platform, Loop, in Australia in 2021 to drive circular economy

30 October, 2019

Amcor profits on the rise

Plans to drive returns through $50m in “strategic projects” that accelerate its sustainability agenda

22 August, 2019

Decreasing packaging volumes impact Pact Group’s earnings

Reports $290 million in losses following a challenging year

20 August, 2019

Aussie industry joins forces with Mark Barthel for food waste reduction roadmap

Upcoming strategy could impact players in food packaging, encouraging them to improve packaging solutions

8 August, 2019

ACCC challenges decision on Woolies’ ‘biodegradable and compostable’ picnic products

The ACCC is challenging the Federal Court’s judgement to dismiss a case against Woolworths, in relation to its W Select eco picnic products.

5 August, 2019

Amcor develops PET bottles for pasteurised beer in Brazil

Amcor has adapted its design technology in the development of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles for pasteurised beer.

5 August, 2019

Leading Hair and Beauty supplier making the switch to protecting the environment

Hair and Beauty suppliers Artav Australia is making plans to focus on protecting the environment. Artav Australia director Andrew Taverna says the company was planning significant changes for the next few years, and are looking at ways to reduce the impact on the environment from the Use of Sustainable packaging to rainwater reclaiming and recycling […]

29 April, 2019

Help set Sustainability goals

  Sustainability goals set forth by governing bodies in the food and beverage industry. China’s National Sword policy has increased media attention around the world with businesses and governing bodies in Australia setting goals towards sustainability. Innova market insights commented, “an alliance between food and packaging suppliers and waste management agencies is paramount to packaging […]

20 March, 2019

CUB scraps six-pack plastic rings for cardboard

Carlton & United Breweries has ceased using plastic rings for its six-packs with VB and Carlton Draught beer now being packed in cardboard at its Abbotsford brewery. The brewer, one of Australia’s oldest businesses and a leading manufacturer, says the swap will save 25 million plastic rings from entering the environment each year and marks […]

17 March, 2019