Coles will give millions of soft plastics a new lease of life thanks to new recycling technology researched and developed in partnership with RMIT University and recycling organisations Replas and RED Group.

Among the impressive crop of finalists for the Banksia Sustainability Awards are some notable names in the packaging space, with BioPak and the ARL receiving nods for their work in this space.

One business pulling out all the stops to deliver a plastics solution is Advanced Circular Polymers (ACP), which runs the country’s largest polymer identification and flake manufacturing plant in Somerton, Victoria.

Plastic product manufacturing brings environmental concerns, but advanced materials and production processes have become the artist’s medium for sustainable innovation in plastic, writes Dr Gary White of Caps & Closures.

Compostable packaging producer TIPA and shelf-life extension specialist PerfoTec have partnered to offer fully compostable packaging, which they say extends the shelf-life of fresh produce by up to double the time of conventional plastics.

Hero Packaging is on a mission to remove single-use plastic from packaging and shipping in Australia and globally.

A new report raises the question of whether or not a closed product loop recycling system can work for aluminum aerosols.

Australia Post and Banksia Foundation's latest report shows that almost half of Australian SMEs see sustainability as a key driver for their future growth and success.

CSIRO's roadmap highlights key strategies for creating jobs and reclaiming billions in economic value from waste currently going into landfill.

The Sustainability Awards is now accepting submissions for this year's global event.

Reuse models are critical in the fight against plastic waste and a viable waste reduction strategy, according to Closed Loop.

Woolpack innovator Planet Protector Packaging has launched the Ewe Beauty campaign, which aims to end our reliance on offshore processing and bring the process, and jobs, back to Australia.

When it comes to sustainability, the meaning is nuanced, with the heart of the dialogue revolving around the betterment of the planet and people, writes Emma Wheeler, head of strategy at Trust Codes Limited.

The Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Island (ANZPAC) Plastics Pact is now live, bringing together key players in the region with the goal to ensure plastic never becomes waste or pollution.

Italian supplier Novamont has acquired Australia’s BioBag Group. The acquisition will help strengthen the two producers’ contribution to the global circular economy.