Innonature launches cork-based sleeve for wine packaging
Australia’s Innonature Packaging Solutions has developed a protective sleeve for wine and spirit bottles…
Western Australian scientists launch ‘vanishing’ bioplastic
Researchers are using microbes found to create dissolvable bioplastics for packaging.
Haleon, Pharmacycle launches blister pack recycling program in Australia
The program introduces a household recycling satchel that allows consumers to return empty blister packs.
Shoppers are turning away from unsustainable packaging, survey shows
Thirty-seven per cent of US and Canadian respondents are abandoning purchases of unsustainably packaged items.
Why your recycled soda can is winning the tariff war
Of about 99.6 billion aluminium cans expected to be sold in the US this year, 70 billion are made from recycled aluminium.
Biopak introduces compostable sushi trays to Australia and New Zealand markets
These trays use premium paper and feature an aqueous coating, designed to be sturdier than many traditional plastic options.
Five:AM launches paper-based yogurt tubs to reduce plastic waste
Developing paper-based packaging for a liquid product required extensive research to ensure freshness and quality.
Target launches paper wine bottles that cut carbon
The new collection has been on sale at $9.99 across 1200 Target stores in the US,
Japan’s new plastic dissolves in seawater and nourishes soil
Scientists believe the material could become a key player in addressing both marine plastic pollution and soil degradation.
Clorox hit with $5.2m fine for greenwashing Glad packaging
The company was found to have misrepresented that certain bags were made with “50% Ocean Plastic Recycled” material when, in fact, they contained plastic waste sourced from communities in Indonesia
Simply Cups diverts 50 million paper cups from landfills
Traditional paper cups are often lined with plastic, making them difficult to recycle through standard systems.
BioPak launches new Beer BioCup range
Compliant with single-use plastic bans across Australia, these compostable cups are crafted with FSC-certified paper and coated with plant-based bioplastic.
Zero Co launches first paper-based refills
Mike Smith, founder of Zero Co, emphasises that the brand’s goal is to “untrash the planet”.
Pernod Ricard collaborates with Ecospirit to further promote circularity
This partnership is in line with the Group’s Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap, encouraging circularity across the entire production and distribution process.
Samsara Eco to create Australia’s first infinite recycling R&D facility
Samsara aims to reach a milestone of recycling 1.5 million tonnes of plastic annually by 2030.