In a panel discussion on the Australasian Recycling Label Program at the AWRE this week, the APCO team chaired a panel of industry specialists who shared their knowledge and insights.

CSIRO unveiled the latest innovations in recycling for National Science Week to inspire the next generation of leaders who will lead the country’s circular economy-focused future.

Coles will remove single-use plastic fresh produce bags in ACT supermarkets from next month in a trial set to encourage customers to bring in reusable options for their fruit and veggies.

Major materials supplier for printed packaging, Spicers is instigating its journey to carbon neutrality, partnering with not-for-profit environmental organisation Greenfleet.

Samsung Electronics continues to progress towards achieving its 2025 sustainability goal with the expansion of its use of recycled materials in its products and packaging.

South Australia will be one of the first states to voluntarily phase out 15-cent reusable plastic shopping bags across Woolworths stores and online orders – a first for a major national supermarket.

APR Plastics is finding success in its trial of running polyethylene and polypropylene through its advanced recycling technology, and transforming plastic waste into oil.

Fungi Solutions is a finalist in the Circular Economy Innovation category of the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2022 for its fungi-based packaging solution.

Newcastle sustainable furniture start-up, Resourceful Living, is doing its part for the environment by giving problematic plastics waste a second life, turning it into functional household items.

Great Plastic Rescue founder Bronwyn Voyce, and Australia’s 100% carbon neutral shipper Sendle, have launched a state-wide rescue mission to save and recycle obsolete stock from SMEs.

Amcor has received a gold EcoVadis medal in recognition of its extensive sustainability work and practices. The company is in the top five per cent of all businesses assessed.

Mura Technology, a licensee of Australian-based Licella Holdings’ Cat-HTR platform, and Dow aim to construct multiple world-scale 120KT of advanced recycling facilities in the US and Europe .

Close the Loop has partnered with Myer to conduct an eight-week trial to recycle and reuse cosmetics packaging, with guidance provided by peak industry body Accord.

As coffee cups take the lead as Australia’s most common single-use plastic item in the country, WWF Australia and the Plastic Free Foundation are calling for an improved reusable coffee cup economy.

Swiss Bühler Group's solution will support Bulgarian start-up Cupffee to triple production volumes of its edible coffee cups, aiming to ultimately replace at least 1 per cent of disposable coffee cups globally. Nina Milanova is the ANZ distributor for Cupffee.

Ferrero Group says it's on track to meet sustainability goals, which includes progress towards targets on sourcing and packaging, as well as a switch to renewable energy across its manufacturing plants.