The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation has released the July schedule for its weekly community webinar series and published a toolkit to mark Plastic Free July.

Ecolean’s 2019 sustainability report highlighted the company’s use of 81 per cent renewable electricity at production and manufacturing sites and set more ambitious goals.

Tetra Pak aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations by 2030 and aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions for the entire value chain by 2050.

Innovia Films is launching Encore, a new family of recyclable biaxially-oriented polypropylene films manufactured from renewable, non-food-based raw materials.

Lombard the Paper People has launched a new sustainable takeaway coffee cup. made from bamboo and lined with bio-based polybutylene succinate.

APCO has released the June schedule for its Weekly Community Webinar series, which was launched in March to help keep industry connected during lockdown.

A global assessment of recycling and sustainability labels on plastic packaging found most lacking, but the Australasian Recycling Label got high marks.

The NSW Circular Economy Innovation Network has announced Lisa McLean has been appointed its first CEO. The organisation works to create and communicate circular economy solutions for the state.

Three Australian environmental organisations have partnered to publish guidelines to help businesses make informed choices around compostable plastic packaging.

Planet Ark CEO Paul Klymenko discusses the opportunities that are belied by the challenges of these unprecedented times. The current pandemic is a great challenge, but in it lies opportunity.

The packaging design landscape is shifting profoundly towards sustainability in Australia and abroad. PKN asks Michael Zacka, Amcor CCO about the company’s progress towards sustainability.

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has launched a new sustainability webinar series to help industry professionals stay connected.

The days of milkmen every morning are well and truly gone, but reusable packaging is an idea that is getting another day in the sun. Circular shopping platform Loop hopes to bring a reusable packaging revolution to Australia.

ACOR has reiterated the importance of recycling, even in this time of global pandemic. The environmental and economic benefits of recycling means it should be continued during the “very challenging” Covid-19 period.

Mixed recycled plastic manufacturer Replas has developed a seat that can be customised with your favourite sporting team colours.

Jo Howarth, founder of Planet Protector Packaging, has been named a finalist in the Cartier Women’s Initiative, representing the South Asia and Oceania region.