From 1 September 2025, South Australia will ban plastic stickers on fresh fruit and vegetable produce. Only AS certified compostable labels will be permitted on fresh produce sold in the state.

Elopak has introduced a new line of D-PAK cartons that combine post-consumer recycled polyethylene with bio-circular polymers, now available across the Australia and New Zealand regions.

Sustainable packaging is set to take centre stage at FoodTech QLD 2025, running from 19–20 June at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre.

One year into Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, a new report from the Total Environment Centre has raised concerns over transparency, performance variation between operators, and missed opportunities to improve consumer access and scheme outcomes.

At the IPACK-IMA trade show in Milan last week, the International Packaging Press Organisation's panel session explored global trends, technological innovations, and circular thinking shaping sustainable packaging.

Businesses trading in Australia will soon face mandatory packaging regulations, with the federal government expected to introduce reform as landfill capacity in major cities approaches crisis point. Sustainability consultancy Edge Impact weighs in.

A FOGO kitchen caddy made using household recycled soft plastics has been released by Source Separation Systems and iQRenew, in what the companies are saying is a first for this type of bin.

Packaging policy and design will be among the key topics at ReGen 2025, with sessions featuring APCO's Chris Foley and Lars Jung from Planet Protector Packaging.

BioPak has released a new edition of its Leaf Cup Series in collaboration with Greenfleet, featuring designs inspired by native trees planted as part of a reforestation project in NZ’s South Island.

Sinclair’s T55 compostable fruit label has been named a finalist in the ‘Sustainability Initiative of the Year (Products & Services)’ category at The Grocer Gold Awards 2025.

SIG has introduced SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier material, which it says can cut the carbon footprint of its aseptic cartons by up to 61 per cent when combined with forest-based polymers.

Visy's Kate Baker recently highlighted the company’s recent work to improve the sustainability of its glass packaging, which includes a strong focus on increasing recycled content.

Unilever Australia is continuing its partnership with Clean Up Australia, Cool.org, and Coles to deliver Clean Up Kits and online sustainability resources to schools and communities across the country.

At the Australasian Packaging Conference earlier this month, Pact Group NZ executive GM Deanne Holdsworth offered a frank and insightful look at the real-world challenges in achieving plastic circularity.

Viva Energy has successfully processed more than 9.5 tonnes of plastic pyrolysis oil at its Geelong Refinery, a milestone in the quest to convert discarded soft plastics into new food-grade recycled plastics.

At the 2025 Australasian Packaging Conference, IPPO president Lindy Hughson presented a curated series of video insights from packaging journalists across the globe. Video link included.