Sustainability

Nestlé makes further progress towards a waste-free future

Nestlé has reduced its virgin plastic packaging by 10.5 per cent since 2018, and it is on track to get to one-third less virgin plastic by the end of 2025

7 November, 2023

AIP to host webinar on Check Locally and Recycle Mate

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) has organised a webinar to provide more details about the partnership between Recycle Mate and APCO

19 September, 2023

ExxonMobil introduces novel HDPE for flexible films

ExxonMobil has developed a novel high-density polyethylene (HDPE) grade ExxonMobil HD7165L for PE film applications helping converters create mono-material laminates

5 September, 2023

Orora makes a promise to the future with its sustainability goals

Orora has reported good progress on ‘Our Promise to the Future’ sustainability goals achieved in FY23, including significant improvements in the circular economy, climate change and community aspects

5 September, 2023

Future Post doubles recycling capacity with new factory

New Zealand-based company Future Post has celebrated opening its second factory in Blenheim, which will more than double its recycling capacity. The company divert 4,7 tonnes of hard-to-recycle plastic waste from landfill so far

5 September, 2023

WA to ban single-use plastic promotional film

The Western Australian government has announced it is banning single-use plastic promotional film in outdoor settings, such as retail signage

5 September, 2023

Sappi and Xeikon test resource-saving packaging

Sappi and Xeikon have partnered to test the suitability of Titon dry toner technology combined with paper-based packaging for direct, digital printing of flexible packaging

5 September, 2023

Packaging and ESG strategy directs IVE’s focus areas moving forward

The IVE Group intends to further develop and refine plans for a “more aggressive move” into the packaging sector

30 August, 2023

Visy’s advanced paper and cardboard recycling facility comes online

The upgrade is part of Anthony Pratt’s commitment to invest $2 billion over the next decade to reduce landfill, cut emissions and create local jobs

30 August, 2023

PulPac partners with Matrix Pack

As a start, PulPac’s hot and cold drink lids will be used in Matrix Pack’s new line of sustainable food service packaging products in North America and Europe

23 August, 2023