Can you recycle greasy pizza boxes? Research says yes
Domino’s partnered with its primary box supplier, WestRock, to research the recyclability of even the “greasiest and cheesiest” boxes.
Singapore’s Bambooloo eyes global rollout for eco-friendly homecare products
Singapore sustainable homecare brand Bambooloo is about to enter its next phase of growth…
Researchers discover viable alternative to aluminium foil crisp, coffee packets
A researcher in the UK has discovered a new, recyclable coating to replace the type of “metallised” packaging that blocks out oxygen.
This machine turns plastic bottles into 3D printer ink
PETBot works by cutting the bottle into long strips, and a driven spool rolls up it up. The spool is then heated to melt the material and pulls through a nozzle to form the filament, later used as ink for 3D printers.
Coke rolls out bold Recycle Me message across ASEAN markets
“This is our largest-ever move in the region to use our packaging to deliver a prominent recycling message and encourage action.”
Baker to phase out 400 million plastic bread bag tags a year
The tags are part of a broader commitment to convert all of the company’s packaging to 100-per-cent recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025.
Capped it: Kraft Heinz spends US$1.2m, 185,000 hours to create recyclable bottle tops
Kraft Heinz will introduce 100% recyclable sauce bottle caps next year, saving 1 billion lids from landfills – assuming consumers recycle them.
L’Occitane promotion converts returned beauty bottles into wind jackets for kids
Ten empty beauty bottles can be exchanged for a wind jacket for children in need in a sustainability initiative launched by L’Occitane in Hong Kong.
Australian startup Greenskin sets out to disrupt the wine packaging industry
Australia’s Greenskin Wine has launched the nation’s first 100-per-cent recyclable, resealable, glassless way to enjoy wine absolutely anywhere.
Baresop zeroes in on sustainability with body-care products
This Australian-founded body-care brand is helping reduce waste by creating sustainable alternatives to traditional hand and body washes.
Stay Tray offers a sustainable solution for holding coffee cups
Kate Stewart, founder of Stay Trays, loves her coffee. However, for 17 years of getting her daily cup every morning, she says it felt “painfully ironic” to use reusable coffee cups but carry them in a disposable coffee tray.
L’Oreal reveals world-first cosmetic bottle derived from enzymatic plastic recycling
L’Oreal and Carbios have worked on the development of the bottle to replace mechanical recycling since 2017.
Australian apparel retailer to switch to all-paper clothes hangers
Enviro Hangers used in store by Best&Less compete with plastic hangers on price, strength and style.
Covid pandemic has slowed demand for paper bottles
Paper-bottle sales are forecast to expand at a cumulative annual growth rate of 6 per cent through the next decade.
Australian tea brand working on multiple plastic-free packaging options
Australian brand Nerada Tea has already embraced the trend towards plastic-free by releasing its most popular leaf-tea product in a cardboard packet, with a spout that opens to pour.