Sustainability

EPR fee model will not be introduced in FY27: APCO

APCO has confirmed it will not introduce the proposed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fee model in FY27, following consultation with members and stakeholders in early 2025.

2 July, 2025

Detpak creates strawberry punnet for Perfection Fresh

Detpak and Perfection Fresh have partnered to launch a new strawberry punnet that is said to combine standout shelf appeal with smart, functional design.

11 June, 2025

Kurz outlines sustainability agenda at Labelexpo SEA

Kurz was one of several exhibitors at the recent Labelexpo Southeast Asia tradeshow in Bangkok, Thailand, to outline its sustainability agenda.  

21 May, 2025

70 per cent recycled glass target smashed in New Zealand first

For the first time in New Zealand, Visy achieved an average of 70 per cent recycled glass content in its locally-made bottles and jars.

6 May, 2025

Esko, CarbonQuota co-host webinar

The companies address the topic of the rise in sustainability regulation in packaging.

30 April, 2025

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

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