Australian wineries release ‘eco-bottles’ from recycled plastic
The launch seeks to “reshape the carbon footprint” of wine by targeting an industry hotspot, the glass bottle.
Paper-based packing solution aims to replace plastic wrapping in e-commerce
According to the company, the Functional Barrier Paper system is 95 per cent paper with enhanced barrier properties that can protect against water vapour and moisture.
Canopy expands EcoPaper database for sustainable packaging solutions
This year’s updated Ecopaper database shows a significant increase in the number of available products from Asia – 203 listings, up from 111 last year. It includes 84 products from China and 72 from India.
Zero Co calls for protecting the planet with its new body product range
The new body product range features shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and roll-on deodorant.
One of the world’s biggest petroleum producers to ban single-use plastic bags
The implementation is based on the country’s single-use plastic policy that was launched in 2020.
Polystyrene is the most common waste collected from Australian waterways
The study revealed that over 250,000 pieces of waste – with 80 per cent as plastic – have been removed from eight key river systems flowing into the Great Southern Reef, stretching from Brisbane to Perth.
Surf removes plastic scoops from laundry products
According to Unilever, it will reduce around 1.9 million plastic scoops in Australia every year and this is part of the company’s sustainability commitment.
WWF-Singapore launches pilot to help reduce e-commerce packaging waste
In partnership with SingPost, UOB, and Better Packaging, the pilot aims to facilitate the concept of reusable e-commerce packaging to foster a circular economy.
Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? Here’s why it might not break down
Over one-fifth of all plastic produced worldwide is tossed into uncontrolled dumpsites, burned in open pits or leaked into the environment.
UK paper company unveils 3D packaging concept from recyclable wood pulp
Dubbed Colorform, the product is made using thermoforming, a process based on custom-made “moulds” to create the exact shape of packaging that a brand needs.
Swedish designer creates plastic from potatoes
Soluble cutlery can break down into natural nutrients for the soil within two months.
Remondis to lead Australia’s Big Bag Recovery scheme
Around 60,000 tonnes of big bags are used in the country each year, with only 10 per cent recovered for recycling.
Colgate relaunches sustainable toothpaste tubes
Colgate’s designers have spent more than five years redesigning the toothpaste tubes so they can be recycled in curbside bins.
This Aussie skincare brand uses fully compostable packaging
“Our innovative and sustainable packaging is intrinsically tied to Ewe Care’s core values,” said Nicole Gilliver, co-founder, Ewe Care.
Suntory launches plant-based bottle prototypes
The debut has marked a decade-long partnership of Suntory with the US-based sustainable technology company Anellotech.