Sustainability

Amcor releases 2024 sustainability report

Amcor has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, with the report showing significant achievements and continued progress in the company’s sustainability aspirations.

29 October, 2024

Mountain Blue and Opal partner for plastic-free cardboard packaging trial

This initiative has introduced kerbside recyclable and FSC-certified cardboard punnets for blueberries across 34 Coles stores located in Northern NSW over a two-month period.

22 October, 2024

Detpak launches largest range of commercially compostable and recyclable PBS packaging

Detpak launches Australia’s largest compostable PBS range, in line with new single-use plastics legislation.

1 October, 2024

Spicers reaffirms its commitment to sustainability

The Spicers team from its NSW branch recently attended the Greenfleet tree planting event, further solidifying its commitment to sustainability.

27 August, 2024

APCO releases 2030 Strategic Plan

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published its 2030 Strategic Plan, challenging the status quo to deliver on ambitious national packaging targets. 

20 August, 2024

Sustainability – the ‘megatrend’ requiring commitment, collaboration, and continuous innovation

Sustainability has been a focus for the packaging industry for many years, but it appears to be reaching a critical point, writes Bobst’s Sylvain Lieb.

31 July, 2024

Visy commissions Australia’s most sustainable glass furnace in Western Sydney

Visy now operates Australia’s most energy-efficient glass furnace at its recycling and remanufacturing facility in Sydney.

18 July, 2024

New soft plastic recycling technology for South Australia

A $20 million investment in advanced recycling will divert over 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics from South Australian landfills annually.

17 July, 2024

New partnership delivers certified home compostable coffee capsule solution

Greiner Packaging and Constantia Flexibles introduce a certified home compostable coffee capsule solution in an innovative partnership.

17 July, 2024

Epson’s cushioning material wins WorldStar Global Packaging Award

Epson has won a 2024 WorldStar Global Packaging Award for cushioning material made from used copier paper in the Electronics category.

11 July, 2024