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.
BioPak acquires Huskee to enhance circular solutions
The acquisition will include accelerating the expansion and release of new products.
Oosh launches Project Carbon Lock to upcycle food packaging waste
The three-phase project aims to recycle discarded Oosh items into new goods.
Lactips to create packaging made from milk protein
French materials engineering startup Lactips has unveiled edible material CareTips made from milk-based protein…
BioPak’s BioCups win WorldStar Packaging Award
Gary Smith, CEO of BioPak, said that this award drives the company to continually think outside the box and bring innovative solutions to market.
Uber Eats collaborates with Detpak to create ‘singles paper bags’
As the smaller-sized bags are made from recycled paper, Detpak uses 47 per cent less carbon during the production and delivery process than the bigger carry bags.
Pharmacycle collaborates with Chemist Warehouse to recycle blister packs
Recycling bins bearing the Chemist Warehouse and Pharmacycle brands will be positioned close to the dispensary areas.
From plastic to paper: Capi launches sustainable labels in packaging transition
To minimise their environmental impact, the curvey glass bottles are made entirely from recyclable materials.
M&S Food introduces first-ever fully recyclable paper fibre coffee cup
Currently, regular paper coffee cups cannot be easily recycled due to the thin layer of plastic coating on the inside that stops contents from seeping into the paper.