Lasers can now add produce branding to fruits without labels or packaging
The company has partnered with EcoMark and Macsa – two global companies in the coding and marking space – to develop a new technique with zero ink and zero label cost.
RedCycle’s collapse is more proof that plastic recycling is a broken system
Currently, the burden of managing plastic disposal typically lies with local councils and municipalities. As a result, many municipalities worldwide are championing EPR schemes.
RedCycle has collapsed, leaving millions of unrecycled plastic items stuck in warehouses
The Melbourne-based company has been collecting a lot of soft plastics for months, which is thought to be hazardous to the environment and fire safety.
Scientists develop plastic upcycling process that can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The researchers have built a reactor that creates a continuous flow of propylene that can be converted into PP using current technology – making the project scalable and rapidly implementable.
Ninja Van Singapore launches two environmentally-focused initiatives
The company has partnered with Goldbell Leasing to add 10 electric vehicles to a pilot trial.
Scientists invent a groundbreaking process for reused plastics
The purpose of turning polyethylene into propylene is to cut down greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
Aussies recycle over 2 million bottles through Return and Earn scheme
Since its launch in 2017, more than 7.8 billion containers have been returned for recycling.
Innovative wine pouch start-up wins award for disrupting bottled wine market
Premium wine is now packaged in a fully recyclable, lightweight 750ml soft pouches.
Turning the tide: UK designer turns fish waste into alt-plastic
The bioplastic is strong, translucent, flexible, and with its biodegradable and compostable qualities, could be “part of a global answer” to the single-user plastic problem.
Coles trials bring-your-own containers in South Australia
The company said feedback and insights from the trial would be part of its consideration for rolling out the initiative to more stores nationwide.
GS Caltex collaborates with Nestle to recycle plastic coffee capsules
The capsules will be processed as recyclable raw materials to create eco-friendly compound resins.
Great Wrap looks to knock plastics off the shelves with its biodegradable stretch wrap
141 million tonnes of plastic packaging is produced every year and one third leaks from collection systems into the environment.
Apiwraps designs eco-friendly gift wrap range
Apiwraps founder Freyja Tasci says the gift pack helps Australian retailers who have struggled during the pandemic.
Hero Packaging introduces fully water soluble garment bags
The company says it has successfully developed a transparent and reusable garment bag with the same look, strength, and functions as its plastic version but can be completely dissolved in boiling water within 30 seconds. I
The sachet economy: Can we ever solve the small packet problem?
Made from layers of plastic and aluminium, sachets aren’t biodegradable and are almost impossible to recycle.