Tag: Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation
APCO report highlights progress and challenges in Australia’s packaging recycling goals
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has released its 2022-23 Australian Packaging Consumption and Recovery Data Report, presenting a detailed overview of the nation's progress toward achieving a circular economy for packaging.
New packaging platform simplifies recycling for SMEs and consumers
As National Recycling Week begins across Australia, small businesses are being offered new tools to support sustainable practices with the launch of an online packaging platform aimed at simplifying recycling and boosting consumer confidence in sustainable packaging.
APCO unveils finalists for 2024 Sustainable Packaging Awards
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced the finalists for the 2024 APCO Awards, highlighting the achievements of 55 organisations across eight sustainable packaging categories.
PakTech launches local manufacturing in Australia, teams up with Endeavour Group for recycling drive
PakTech, a provider of 100 per cent recycled and recyclable multipack packaging solutions, has teamed up with Endeavour Group and the commencement of its local manufacturing operations in Australia.
Gippsland Dairy manufacturer begins shift towards sustainable packaging
Chobani Australia, the company behind iconic yogurt brand Gippsland Dairy, is reducing the amount of plastic in the packaging of its 160g products by 44 per cent to drive sustainability.
Detpak pioneers sustainable packaging with Australia’s first PFAS-free sugarcane range
South Australia-headquartered packaging solutions company Detpak has launched Vanguard, the first broad range of compostable sugarcane plates, bowls, and containers with No-Added PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
Report: Recycling bins remain leading environmental solution for many Australians
Three-quarters of Australians (74 per cent) still believe that a trip to the recycling bin is the most impactful initiative they can do for the environment, according to a new report from the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO)
APCO honours industry’s leading players in sustainable packaging
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced the winners of the 2023 Annual Awards at a ceremony held last night, 2 November.
SA governor pays visit to Detmold’s Australian-first dedicated bag testing facility
Governor of South Australia Frances Adamson has toured the Detmold Group’s new LaunchPad laboratory, which includes an Australian-first dedicated bag testing facility intended for testing paper and board repulpability and medical mask functional effectiveness.
WMRR urges Australian env’t ministers to create national soft plastics recycling scheme
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is urging all Australian Environment Ministers to implement a mandatory, fully funded, and regulated national extended producer responsibility scheme for soft plastics.
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