WA’s seafood sector, which generates around $1bn annually, is set to phase out EPS boxes used for transporting fresh catch, following a state-wide ban. A biofoam alternative has been developed.

Montague Farms is trialling a home compostable barcode sticker on its Jazz apples during the 2025 harvest, marking a new step in reducing packaging waste in fresh fruit.

BioPak, the Australian B Corp known for its environmentally conscious packaging, has acquired Queensland-based company Bygreen, a move aimed at deepening its commitment to sustainable solutions.

Woolworths is rolling out a new reusable bag range featuring a click mechanism that keeps bags open during packing, aimed at making self-checkout and Scan & Go shopping easier.

Amcor has selected four start-ups from the UK and US to progress in its latest Lift-Off Sprints challenge, which focuses on developing moisture barriers for compostable packaging substrates.

Pact Group’s near- and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), in line with its Corporate Net-Zero Standard.

As world leaders meet in Geneva this week for what may be the final round of negotiations on a global plastic pollution treaty, WWF-Australia is urging the Australian Government to step up and lead the charge for binding, science-based rules to curb plastic production and pollution.

A new certification scheme recognising products and projects made with recycled content in Australia will launch later this year, in a bid to showcase the value of recycled content and build consumer trust.

At the ReGen expo in Sydney last week, Cercle showcased its smart, circular packaging system with potential to eliminate single-use waste at scale, while also creating meaningful social impact.

The Two Sides campaign is making global headway against misleading environmental messaging, with more than 1300 companies agreeing to change false claims related to paper, print and packaging.

Tetra Pak has received a Platinum rating in the latest EcoVadis assessment, placing it in the top 1 per cent of more than 130,000 companies evaluated globally for sustainability.

Wandarra, an Australian agri-manufacturer headquartered in Townsville, presented its packaging capabilities at the recent ReGen expo, with a focus on sustainable, plant-based materials.

From boosting supply chain transparency to enabling circularity and reducing waste, RFID technology is reshaping sustainable packaging systems. Avery Dennison explores how digital tools like atma.io and recyclable RFID labels are helping brands meet their environmental goals.

Planet Ark has appointed Adam Culley to the role of co-CEO, joining Rebecca Gilling in leading the environmental not-for-profit during a leadership transition period.

At CeMAT in Sydney this week, APCO's Sandra Dal Maso outlined the pressing need for packaging regulatory reform, and APCO’s role in steering the industry towards a harmonised, circular economy.

Smart design, sustainability and scalable manufacturing are converging to reshape packaging solutions in the FMCG sector, according to Detpak's Mark Rohrlach.