As Planet Ark charts a new course for the Australian Circular Economy Hub, Dr Nicole Garofano, the driving force behind the initiative since 2021, is being farewelled. She reflects on the Hub's achievements and future direction.

At ReGen 2025 on 24 July, a panel featuring leaders from APCO, Planet Protector Group and Cercle will unpack how regulation and on-ground action are shaping sustainable packaging.

Industrial packaging supplier Schütz Australia has received three recent accolades for its contributions to circularity, sustainability and workplace safety in packaging.

Household soft plastic recycling initiative Curby has introduced a new Curby Program Bag, which the company says marks the beginning of a traceable, circular solution for soft plastics.

Huhtamaki Foodservice Packaging Oceania is supporting the national push to reduce household food waste by supplying packaging products designed for circularity, including compostable and recyclable solutions.

Pact Group has outlined its new environmental roadmap, known as Impact 2030, setting a firm course for achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

In an about-turn following feedback from growers under pressure, South Australia is postponing its planned ban on non-compostable plastic fruit stickers, originally due to start on 1 September 2025.

A recent LCA study, commissioned by Elopak, has found that its D-PAK refill cartons have a lower environmental impact than standard LDPE plastic pouches used for laundry detergent in the EU.

In a win for Australia's circular economy, Unilever ANZ’s Lynx brand has transitioned its 400ml body wash range to bottles made from 70% post-consumer recycled resin – all sourced and reprocessed locally.

Formerly known as the Australasian Waste Recycling Expo, ReGen is set to take place on 23-24 July, gathering circular resource exhibitors, buyers, and thought leaders at the ICC in Sydney.

ePS Packaging has partnered with CarbonQuota to integrate advanced carbon footprint capabilities across its comprehensive software ecosystem.

As reusable systems gain traction globally, Lisbon has kicked off a city-wide reusable cup scheme, aiming to cut down on waste and carbon emissions in its busy hospitality and nightlife scene.

Plastic Free July is back, encouraging individuals and organisations to reduce their use of single-use plastics by making simple, reusable swaps throughout the month.

Packaging that supports Australia’s circular economy goals will be a focus at ReGen 2025, on 23-24 July at ICC Sydney, with innovation from Cardia Bioplastics, Biobag World Australia and thinkpac.

Sustainability services provider Empauer has partnered with creative agency DPR&Co to help organisations craft sustainability narratives, and measure their impact.

Aligned with World Refill Day on 16 June, Huskee has launched its tech-enabled reusable cup program, Borrow by Huskee, at International Towers Barangaroo in Sydney.