NZ’s largest packaging industry group, Packaging Forum, has welcomed with caution the NZ government’s move to phase-out difficult-to-recycle and some single-use plastics.

Packaging businesses across the country are allowed to continue to keep operating in lockdowns, as new restrictions are implemented in most states to try and rein in the latest Covid-19 outbreak.

Victorians are one step closer to a comprehensive four bin recycling system, with $127 million available for the state rollout.

The Coles Group has released its full sustainability strategy announcing the complete removal of single-use plastics from its shelves and closing the loop by using recycled content on its product packaging.

The APPMA has welcomed the federal government's release of an AI Action Plan to accelerate the development and adoption of AI technologies, which is set to position Australia as a global leader in artificial intelligence.

Unilever has used new Pulpex technology to develop the first-ever paper-based detergent bottle, which is made of sustainably sourced pulp and designed to be recycled in standard paper waste streams.

After concluding a successful 2021 ceremony, the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has now opened entries for the 2022 WorldStar Packaging Awards, which is set to close on 15 October 2021.

APPMA members played a significant role in the first post-Brexit trade deal just agreed in London between Scott Morrison on behalf of the Australian government, and Boris Johnson for the UK government.

The NSW government has unveiled its plan to drastically cut the number of single-use plastics in circulation with a total ban by next year, and following quickly in its wake, WA has launched its own plan to fast-track its efforts.

The winners of the 2021 WorldStar Packaging Awards were officially recognised during a virtual awards ceremony, and in the biggest news of the night, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners took out the Gold for Sustainable Packaging Design.

To fund its expansion and support its mission to eliminate EPS from the supply chain and our oceans, Australian-owned company Planet Protector Packaging has launched a crowdfunding campaign.

The Heat and Control family celebrated a special milestone on 1 June, with the 100th birthday of company founder, Andrew (Andy) Caridis.

Woolworths Group has established a new executive level leadership role solely dedicated to sustainability, which will drive concerted action across each of the group’s brands and businesses.

Australian OEM HMPS has bought stretch wrapping specialist Integrated Machinery from Pro-Pac Packaging Group (ASX:PPG) for an undisclosed sum. With the acquisition, HMPS expands its footprint nationally and adds a key manufacturing hub in Melbourne.

Telstra has announced a raft of new commitments to manage its resources more efficiently, including a promise to use only renewable or recycled materials in branded packaging by the end of next year.

Packaging automation integrator Foodmach has appointed Alan Brooke as national sales engineer, effective immediately.