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Fonterra invests $65 million to replace coal with renewable energy
Fonterra has commissioned its first electrode boiler at its Edendale site in Southland, marking a step away from coal use. The dairy giant has also committed NZ$70 million (A$65 million) to install two additio...
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Jazz apples return with compostable sticker trial
The new stickers are suitable for home composting or green waste disposal and aims to to reduce plastic waste in fresh p...
Coles leader explains why embracing sustainability is vital in tough times
Job has navigated the complexities of food retail in the UK, Asia and the Middle East with Marks and Spencer and in Aust...
Visy launches beverage can with recycled content
These cans contain more than 25 per cent more recycled aluminium than the Australian norm.
ACCC encourages soft plastic recycling corporation among supermarkets
The ACCC's approval is subject to a new restriction prohibiting supermarkets from recycling or logistics companies from ...
Tip Top introduces bread bags using recycled plastic
The bakery partnered with Amcor for the production of the 30 per cent recycled plastic.
Recyclable cardboard boxes for prawns launches in Australia
The boxes are being produced at Visy's Carole Park facility in Ipswich, Queensland.
PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelator Program returns in Asia Pacific
The program will award the 10 finalists US$20,000 in grants each and an additional US$100,000 to the winning startup.
Packamama secures $100,000 for sustainable wine packaging
Packamama's project is closely aligned with the Australian wine industry's Emissions Reduction Roadmap.
International Fresh Produce Association ANZ joins packaging pact
The objectives include requiring 100 per cent of packaging to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable.
ACCC set to clear soft plastics recycling collaboration extension
The ACCC said it is concerning the majority of Redcycle's leftover stockpiles have not been processed since it closed.
AFGC calls for consistency in sustainable packaging standards
Introducing uniform design standards will address inconsistencies and fragmentation in related regulations, says AFGC.
Founder of Zero Co, Mike Smith, on scaling a sustainable business
The founder of Zero Co on what it takes to build a sustainable business and biggest lessons in entrepreneurship.
Visy plans to cut down energy use with solar panels
The Visy's Yatala solar system will be finished next month.
Kimberly-Clark, Woolworths team up to combat plastic waste
Viva paper towels are packed directly onto pallets for Woolworths, without the use of secondary packaging or ‘bundling’.
Blister pack recycling program rolls out across Australia
Customers can now return their empty blister packs through Codral-branded Pharmacycle recycling bins.
