Planet Protector Packaging has won the 2024 AustCham Singapore Business Sustainability Award, for its Woolpack cold-chain solution aimed at the life sciences and pharma industries.

BioPak is launching its ‘Give Back Friday’ campaign, running from 29 November to 27 December, to support Rainforest Rescue, a not-for-profit organisation focused on rainforest protection and restoration.

NSW EPA is introducing new restrictions on single-use plastics in food and beverage packaging, set to take effect next year. The ban will target 'integrated packaging' components of packaged products.

Visy is installing solar panels at multiple sites to reduce its environmental impact; it will lower electricity use at six Victorian sites by 7 per cent and its beverage can site will reduce by 23 per cent.

Plastic Free July engaged 174m participants across 190 countries, including Australian banks and organisations, making it one of the most far-reaching global campaigns to tackle plastic waste this year.

On a recent visit to Australia, Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, shared insights with PKN into the company’s recycling efforts and the challenges of managing difficult waste streams.

Achieving a circular economy for packaging is the ideal we're chasing. But what are the realities of the current situation in Australia? Lindy Hughson spoke to local recycling companies to find out.

Detmold Group was recognised with an Industry Sector Award at the 2024 APCO Awards for reporting excellence and sustainability efforts across the group's Detpak and PaperPak brands.

Husky Technologies has won the Packaging Europe Sustainability Award in the Driving Circular Economy category for its PET closure, recognised for advancing circularity in beverage packaging.

Samsara Eco has urged the government to introduce national mandatory requirements for packaging to address Australia’s plastics crisis, and transition to a circular economy.

Opal, a leader in sustainable packaging, designed a fully recyclable 10m x 5.5m life-size cardboard house, showcased by Enphase Energy at the All Energy Exhibition in Melbourne.

Australia Post and Better Packaging have partnered to introduce POLLAST!C satchels, a new line of recycled plastic mailers made from certified potential ocean-bound plastic.

Red Bull is reintroducing its 330ml resealable aluminium bottles to Australian retailers this November, giving fans another way to enjoy their energy boost on the go.

Propak Industries will release what it says is Australia’s first stretch wrap made from 100 per cent post-consumer recycled content, with availability scheduled for January.

At the Smart Packaging Congress in Amsterdam, Chloe So, CEO and founder of Pulpatronics, showcased a breakthrough innovation in the RFID technology sector. Lindy Hughson reports direct from the event.