Packaging industry recognises the impact of food waste
05 September, 2022The World Packaging Organisation is encouraging its members to observe the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste this year.
Mondi opens paper product recyclability lab
01 September, 2022The lab will speed up the development of sustainable packaging and lead to developments in the circularity of materials used by the company.
Confoil and BASF DualPakECO compostable paperboard packaging
18 August, 2022The DualPakECO trays are made of lightweight paperboard and coated with BASF’s biopolymer ecovio PS 1606.
Boosting recyclability in the freezer section
12 August, 2022Parkside Flexibles has provided a recyclable paper-based bag to UK supermarket Iceland for its frozen seafood.
Mondi expands capacity for sustainable pet food packaging
22 July, 2022Almost $100 million will be invested to increase capacity at three of Mondi's plants in order to meet growing demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions.
Partnership formed to increase ARL usage in NZ
19 July, 2022The APCO and the FGC will be working to increase use of the Australasian Recycling Label in New Zealand.
Food colouring in recycled bottles
11 July, 2022McCormick has worked with Berry to introduce 100% recycled plastic bottles for its food colouring range.
Absolut to launch fibre-based bottle cap
24 June, 2022The vodka company is working with Blue Ocean Closures to develop a recyclable lid made from sustainable fibres.
Growing beer bottles on trees
24 June, 2022A recyclable fibre-based beer bottle that also keeps beer cool is now set to be trialled across eight European markets by Carlsberg.
Recycled plastic wine bottle launches in Australia
22 June, 2022The bottle is made entirely of recycled plastics and its slimmer, lighter design can help to reduce shipping costs and emissions.
Researchers develop spray-on food wrap
22 June, 2022An antimicrobial, plant-based food wrap has been developed to replace plastic, enhance protection and reduce spoilage.
Walki recyclable material for frozen food segment
14 June, 2022The Walki range of recyclable solutions for frozen food packaging includes WalkiEVO Seal and WalkiOpti Seal, Lamibel MDO-PE, and WalkiPack Tray.
A packaging sea-change
10 June, 2022A yoghurt company is using plastic that has been recycled from the ocean for its containers.
KitKat's new packaging gives environment a break
06 June, 2022KitKat bars across Australia will now be served up in packaging that uses recycled content, marking a first for the brand.
Arnott's commits to recyclable packaging
01 June, 2022The biscuit company has committed to transition its soft plastic packaging from multi- to mono-material, so it is fully recyclable, by the end of 2023.
