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Australia’s Environment Ministers convened on 10 December to outline their vision for a circular economy and a "nature-positive" future. For the packaging industry, the meeting brought a mix of progress updates, agreements, and renewed calls for action. Read more
Victoria’s container deposit scheme (CDS) has deployed CountAIner, an AI-powered recycling machine to enhance recycling efficiency and reduce waste, operating at the CDS Vic Depot in Dandenong South.
On the eve of the state and federal environment ministers meeting (10 December), a new YouGov poll just released shows strong demand from Australians for government to act against the rising tide of packaging waste.
Blooms The Chemist, collaborating with Pharmacycle, has recycled more than 10m blister packs since launching its in-store collection program in 2022, recovering over 15,000kgs of aluminium and plastic.
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Glass more than half full… and going places
26 Nov 2024Ellie King is a manufacturing engineer at Orora Gawler, one of the biggest beverage glass production facilities in the southern hemisphere. Lindy Hughson caught up with her on a recent site visit.
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Spring Gully Foods chooses Orora’s new glass jars
5 Dec 2024Glass bottle maker Orora has expanded its offering in the food category, with the production of a new range of glass jars. Australian brand Spring Gully Foods is the first to take delivery.
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BioPak releases 2024 Impact Certificate
9 Dec 2024BioPak has released its 2024 Impact Certificate showing progress of its Give Back Fund initiative, which has directed 5% of the company’s profits to environmental and social charities.
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Calling packaging innovators: it's PIDA time again!
5 Dec 2024Entries are open for the 2025 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards, to recognise companies and individuals making a significant difference in their field in ANZ packaging.
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Origami packaging brings cardboard into the fold
4 Dec 2024The Finnish VTT Technical Research Centre, in partnership with Aalto University and Metsa Board, Stora Enso, and Walki Group, has introduced FOLD, the origami-inspired packaging technology.
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SMC transitions to AC-D air filtration series
25 Nov 2024SMC has confirmed the full transition to its AC-D series air filtration range, following the formal phase-out of the AC-A and AC-B series. AC-D is a modular air filtration solution for improving plant connectivity.
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PLAY PKN: Video Bulletin 6 December
5 Dec 2024In the news: Sicut Enterprises, Close the Loop, Orora, Spring Gully Foods, CSIRO, Pilz, APPMA, PIDA Awards, AIP.
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PKN Podcast Ep 100: Global packaging insights
2 Dec 2024As the PKN Podcast celebrates its milestone 100th episode, industry insiders Lindy Hughson and Wayne Robinson share insights, trends, and inspiring stories shaping the future of packaging.
Preparing Leatherwood Honey hives for summer involves looking after queen bees, hives and production equipment. Honey producers, R Stephens Apiarists, give an insight into the maintenance process.
Breheny Brothers beers are being brewed in Hobart for the first time in over 100 years, after the lost brewing history of the Tasmanian Breheny brothers was uncovered by cousins, James and Justin Breheny, in 2021.
Tasmanian whisky producer, Sullivans Cove, has unveiled its newly refurbished $14 million distillery in Hobart in celebration of the company's 30th anniversary.
