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After krill oil move, Coles urged to match Woolworths on plastics
Days after Coles said it would stop selling krill oil supplements, Woolworths followed suit and ended the sale of krill-derived products across its supermarkets.
Coles’ confirmation came after Sea Shepherd,...
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Supply certainty is reshaping packaging procurement decisions
WML's message was straightforward: Australian manufacturers have a regional alternative to offshore paperboard sourcing.
3M, DuPont prosecuted over toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in consumer goods
The state's Attorney General Letitia James accused the companies of hiding the risks of chemicals from the public for de...
Steinlager pilots digital returnable bottle system
The initiative modernises New Zealand's Swappa Crate system by removing the traditional bottle deposit.
Can food date labels reduce waste? Nestlé launches Australia pilot
Nestlé is launching the 'Sniff, Look, Taste' on-pack date-labelling pilot in Australia.
RMIT launches new hub to boost healthier food systems
The Hub reflects RMIT’s strategy to deliver research with real-world impact for industry, people and communities.
Australians demand tougher packaging laws, want brands to cut waste
The findings highlight growing frustration with Australia's recycling system.
Beer waste finds new life as plastic-free leather alternative
Arda Biomaterials has created a material called New Grain by transforming brewer's spent grain, into soft, durable leath...
Packaging built for brand success
Packaging is one of the most visible expressions of a brand's identity, quality positioning, and values.
Pams seafood completes shift to responsible sourcing
"Our work isn't done," retailer declares.
Australia’s ‘worst packaging’ award slams plastic coffee cans
The cans in question represents “everything that’s problematic with packaging in Australia”.
Frank Green founder wants to make pallet plastic wrap extinct
No Wrap is a reusable pallet securing system that replaces plastic wrap with modular corner brackets.
Australia’s looming wheat shortfall could have global repercussions
Farmers are cutting wheat plantings and fertiliser use as the Iran war drives up costs and dry weather worsens condition...
Wagalot launches dog food range made from surplus produce
For every kilogram of Dogood produced, up to 10kg of surplus produce is diverted from landfill.
Pacific PET enters Australia’s recycling supply chain
The initiative aims to reduce plastic entering the environment and support local income streams.
Green packaging finally takes off as Iran war causes plastic prices rises
Rising plastic costs are pushing Asian manufacturers and retailers towards paper-based alternatives.
