Sally Williams (Sustainable Sally) has joined forces with Martogg Group in a combined effort to promote Australian recycled plastic packaging solutions to brands and consumers.

Western Sydney company Glass Recycling (NSW) Pty Ltd has been fined $15,000 for alleged breaches of waste storage conditions.

Glass and rigid plastics are set to lead the growth in consumer packaging over the next three years, with the market driven by the need for convenience, according to a new report.

APCO and the Packaging Forum have formed a new trans-Tasman partnership to ensure more soft plastics are collected and recycled, keeping them out of landfill.

Mars Food in partnership with Amcor is bringing the first food-safe, mono-material microwavable rice pouch to market in 2021. The PP pouches are to launch with a pilot in the first half of 2021.

The new resource is to help Australian businesses eliminate some 50,700 tonnes of problematic and unnecessary single-use plastics every year.

Contract manufacturer Australian Beverage Contract (ABC) Filling will consolidate its operations at its Lisarow site on the Central Coast after receiving a $1.8m grant.

Amcor this week launched in Europe a PVDC-free shrink bag, designed to be recycled, for fresh and processed meat, poultry, and some cheeses.

Woolworths has partnered with South Australian manufacturer Detpak to offer customers locally made paper bags in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

The world’s biggest packaging trade fair interpack has been cancelled, the organisers citing uncertainty over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic surging through Europe.

Sydney-based tube manufacturer Impact International has made another major step on its sustainability journey, launching a first-of-its-kind carbon-offset forest initiative in partnership with leading Australian personal care brands.

Result Group has strengthened its management team with the appointment of seasoned industry executive Paul Irwin as its new national sales manager.

Photonic printing solutions company, DataLase, is partnering with Australia's Result Group to bring its innovative coding solutions to the region. The move is set to expand DataLase’s global reach.

Much has changed over the past 60 years, from news and views to trends, technology, and innovation. In the PKN 60 Years anniversary issue, just published, we examine the highlights from the past six decades.

Our 60 of the Best list celebrates and recognises people in packaging who are making positive change happen in our industry, demonstrating leadership, entrepreneurship, vision, and passion.

In celebration of our 60th anniversary as the media hub for Australia's packaging industry, PKN has teamed up with DreemAR to deliver a unique, interactive front cover.