Packaging waste needed on ministers’ meeting agenda
More than 50 environment groups have challenged federal and state environment ministers to act on packaging waste and plastic at their imminent joint meeting on 10 December.
Read More
Commonwealth failing on circular economy front
Environmental groups issued an alert on the weakening resolve by the Commonwealth government to implement a circular economy, at the hearing of the Environment and Communications Committee Inquiry into waste reduction and recycling policies, recently.
Read More
Applications open for 2024 APCO annual awards
Entries are now open for the 2024 Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) annual awards.
Read More
Read More
Consumption & Recovery Data Report shows targets unattainable
APCO has released the fifth iteration of its annual Consumption & Recovery Data Report. This data report provides an analysis of packaging consumption and recovery in the Australia market
Read More
Read More
AFGC’s Barden welcomes $60 m funding by federal government
The Australian Food and Grocery Council’s (AFGC) CEO Tanya Barden has welcomed the federal government funding to increase Australia’s recycling capabilities as important progress in developing
Read More
Read More
Processing facility to recycle coffee cups? Maybe…
Although designed for single use, a plastic coating within disposable coffee cups prevents recyclability and often sees them end up in landfill.
Read More
CSIRO program designed to end plastic waste
The CSIRO is on a mission to end plastic waste and is providing free research and development (R&D) support to businesses working in the plastic and recycling sector. Small- and medium-sized enterprises
Read More
Read More
Pact Group, ALDI partner for recycled packaging
Pact Group has signed a strategic partnership with ALDI Australia to supply recycled plastic packaging for some of the retail giant’s own brand products.
Read More
Read More