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Environmental

Innovative alt-plastic startup Great Wrap collapses
The company’s operations have ceased and staff have already been let go.

Innovative alt-plastic startup Great Wrap collapses

Alt-plastic innovator Great Wrap has collapsed with debts reportedly totalling $39 million, nearly six years after its launch. According to the  Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC),...
Wonky Box launches Good Groceries: Traceable, ethically sourced foods
Nestlé quits global alliance on reducing dairy methane emissions
Scientists turn food waste into biodegradable plastic for packaging
The future of FMCG logistics: Balancing speed, cost, and sustainability

Environmental Archives

IGA

IGA joins forces with The Great Unwaste in supermarket first

The partnership aims to drive shoppers to make small yet important changes to cut food waste, save money, and boost sust...
JMK Bag Swap in Yamanto Central

Shopping centre launches Australia’s first Bag Swap

JMK Retail launched the program at Yamanto Central and expects to expand it across its wider network of Queensland-based...
air pollution from coal plants

AFGC weighs in on emissions reduction target

"This target gives us the clarity we need going forward."
Eco cotton bags vs. plastic bags

Analysis: How the new soft plastics recycling program will work

The new scheme aims to collect and recycle more soft plastic packaging from consumers, such as shopping bags and food pa...
Image of Woolworths storefront.

ACCC set to green light soft plastics recycling scheme

Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Nestle, Mars and McCormick Foods are some initial members of the initiative.
Made in Australia stamp

‘Made in Australia’ FMCG manufacturing is getting smarter

“Made in Australia” isn’t dying, it’s evolving from a nostalgic marketing message into a strategic capability.
Haleon x Pharmacycle

Haleon and Pharmacycle launch national blister pack recycling program

“By removing barriers to participation, we’re making it easier for more Australians to recycle with confidence."
Sustainability

Sustainability communications – 12 best practices

Leveraging its creative testing toolkit, Toluna conducted a global meta-analysis to outline best practices for sustainab...
An Aldi store in Australia

Aldi launches packaging for its own-label beers

The new format will be implemented across four-packs of Galahad, Sainte Etienne, and Brasserie beers.
Image of New Worlds RePlay containers.

Foodstuffs’ New World to trial returnable deli containers in two stores

Bonson will supply supermarkets with a fleet of RePlay containers supported by smart bin technology.
Dairy cows

How extreme weather is deepening challenges for the dairy industry

Industry figures have warned consumers to prepare for price rises amid expected shortages of milk, butter and cheese.
G-cove compostable packaging

Malaysia’s G-Cove debuts compostable food packaging in Australia

Founded in 2017, the company makes packaging from sugarcane bagasse and bamboo fibre as an alternative to single-use pla...
Image of Sunshine Coast Mayor and McCormick MD.

McCormick unveils sustainable factory on the Sunshine Coast

The company says the facility will improve the brand’s ability to scale and meet growing market demands.
Packaging innovation that aims to reduce plastic waste

Coles invests $3.5 million to boost 11 Australian producers

The funding aims to help local producers implement sustainable and innovative projects.
Southern Bluefin Tuna.

Southern Bluefin Tuna Fisheries earn sustainability certification

The certification follows an independent assessment by Bio.Inspecta.