Nestlé invests $30m to fund recycling plastics
17 September, 2020Nestlé is set to invest US$30 million in a PE fund to help upgrade US recycling infrastructure and secure access to food-grade recycled plastics.
KHS Group returnable PET bottle
07 August, 2020The KHS Group has developed a lightweight, returnable PET container with a 35% recyclate content.
$45 million plant to close the loop on PET packaging recycling
05 August, 2020Pact Group Holdings, Cleanaway Waste Management and Asahi Beverages have entered into a joint venture, to construct a PET recycling site in Albury/Wodonga.
Biodegradable products boost sustainability in hospitality
01 August, 2020Plastic products supplier BioGone has provided disposable gloves and biodegradable cling wrap to the Sofitel Melbourne, to support its sustainability efforts.
Bio-Gone biodegradable rubbish bags
01 August, 2020Bio-Gone Plastics have developed landfill-biodegradable and home-compostable rubbish bags that come in a range of sizes and are AS5810 certified.
Paper bottles: the future of beverage packaging?
17 July, 2020Diageo will debut a plastic-free, paper-based bottle for Johnnie Walker in early 2021, with PepsiCo to follow suit with a recyclable paper bottle.
Lund University, Tetra Pak sign 5-year partnership agreement
08 July, 2020Lund University and Tetra Pak will collaborate to create new industry–academia development opportunities, addressing areas like circular and bio-based economies.
Tetra Pak commits to net zero GHG emissions by 2050
17 June, 2020Tetra Pak has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across its value chain by 2050 and net zero GHG emissions across its own operations by 2030.
Woolworths reduces plastic packaging for fruits and vegies
10 June, 2020Woolworths has introduced a range of initiatives to reduce plastic packaging across its fruits and vegetables, reaffirming its commitment to a greener future.
Berry Global supplies recycled packaging to Mondelēz International
05 June, 2020Berry Global Group is collaborating with Mondelēz International to supply packaging containing recycled plastic for Philadelphia cream cheese.
Nespresso launches 80% recycled aluminium coffee capsules
19 May, 2020As part of its drive to boost its sustainability credentials, Nespresso has launched coffee capsules made using 80% recycled aluminium.
Call to phase out chemicals in food packaging
16 March, 2020Environmental groups are calling for policymakers to phase out toxic chemicals from food packaging and provide safe, re-usable alternatives.
Nestlé announces soft plastics recycling trial
02 March, 2020Announced at the National Plastics Summit in Canberra, Nestlé and iQ Renew are planning to implement a soft plastics kerbside recycling trial.
Nestlé invests $3 billion in sustainable packaging
21 January, 2020Nestlé plans to invest $3 billion to encourage the plastics industry to make more food-grade recyclable plastic.
Cadbury chocolate bar trials paper packaging in New Zealand
10 January, 2020Mondelez International has launched its Cadbury Energy bar in recyclable paper packaging, as part of a trial in New Zealand.
