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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.
MasterFoods trial new paper-based Squeeze-On packs in Australian first
MasterFoods has launched a pioneering trial of paper-based, recyclable single-serve Squeeze-On Tomato Sauce packs in Australia, reducing plastic content by 58 per cent.
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.
Applications now open for the 2024 APCO Annual Awards
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) announced that entries for the highly anticipated 2024 APCO Annual Awards are officially open.
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).
Simply Cups gains Australasian Recycling Label recognition to boost paper cup recycling
Closed Loop Environmental Solutions’ paper cup recycling program Simply Cups has been recognised as an Alternative Destination under the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL).
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
