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RECYCLABLE-PACKAGING

New IBCs provide complete solution

Tuesday 16 December 2008

VIP Packaging has expanded its IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) collection, reconditioning and refurbishing services to include the manufacturing and supply of brand new IBCs.


What a water-full world

Friday 05 December 2008

In the crowded and rather lucrative bottled water market, standing out on supermarket shelves takes effort and ingenuity.


World leaders in sustainability

Friday 05 December 2008

New Zealand's food and beverage industry has been creating a climate change of its own, setting a greening benchmark for the world.


High speed green packaging machine project underway

Wednesday 03 December 2008

In a bid to reduce the amount of plastic used in the sealing of food produce such as pasta, rice and crisps, researchers at Bath University, England, are leading a project to build a new high-speed packaging machine.


Amcor adopts PIQET

Wednesday 19 November 2008

Striving to be a leader across all aspects of sustainability, Amcor has set aggressive environmental targets in its Australasian operations and is taking a leadership role in working with its customers to assist them in adopting sustainable packaging products.


Recycling rates on increase in Australia

Wednesday 12 November 2008

As part of national recycling week this week (10-16 November), it is refreshing to report that Australia’s packaging recycling rates are on the increase.


Fresh innovation for a sustainable future

Monday 10 November 2008

Today's competitive corrugated market is being innovated through the launch of a new generation of packaging solutions for chilled goods.


Zip it up to pack it in

Monday 10 November 2008

As the largest supplier of flexible packaging in Australasia, Aperio produces innovative packaging solutions for food, beverage and other consumables, as well as a broad range of industrial packaging requirements.


World’s first waterproof paper

Friday 15 August 2008

In a world first, a group of Brisbane biotechnologists have invented a way to utilise the cellulose in unused sugarcane plant material to produce waterproof papers and industrial cardboards.


The green packaging trend

Friday 11 July 2008

With the push for businesses to go ‘green’ led by consumer expectation the demand for environmentally responsible packaging is gaining momentum.


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