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APCO launches roadmap to achieve ANZPAC 2025 targets

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has published the ANZPAC Roadmap to 2025 under the Australia New Zealand Pacific Island Plastics Pact (ANZPAC). This critical new document outlines the approach required by key players across the entire plastics value chain to achieve the ANZPAC Regional Plastic Targets by 2025 and, more broadly, to develop a circular economy for plastics.
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Alexandra HaynesJuly 20, 2022, 12:20 pmJuly 20, 2022

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ALDI launches consumer recycling research and plastics progress report

ALDI Australia has launched its annual 2021 Plastics and Packaging Progress Report, reviewing the supermarket’s progress to achieving its goal of a 25 per cent reduction of plastics and packaging by 2025, and what it all means for customers who are increasingly invested in this journey.
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Alexandra HaynesJuly 5, 2022, 12:20 pmJuly 5, 2022

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AFGC welcomes extra government funding for industry

Tens of millions of dollars in extra funding for Australia’s food and beverage sector is being viewed as a positive step forward for the industry.
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Alexandra HaynesMay 30, 2022, 9:19 amMay 30, 2022

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Alba Cheese prefers the environmental benefits of BioGone Stretch Wrap

Alba Cheese, a local manufacturer of high-quality, authentic Italian cheese is proud to say it uses stretch wrap from BioGone. BioGone produces a range of plastic wrapping and packaging products that will
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Mike WheelerSeptember 21, 2020, 8:03 amSeptember 21, 2020

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New AIP course: The New World of Plastics Technology – Polymers and recycling

Today, there are hundreds of identified ‘species’ of synthetic polymers. Any of these are available in a range of molecular masses, most can be influenced by processing conditions.? Therefore
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Mike WheelerJuly 28, 2020, 8:05 amJuly 28, 2020

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The new world of plastics technology

Bookings are now open for the fourth Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) virtual training course the ‘New World of Plastics Technology: Polymers & Recycling’ which will be held on 11 August
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Mike WheelerJuly 20, 2020, 9:39 amJuly 20, 2020

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Companies shift to plastic packaging to avoid outspread of Covid-19

Sustainability has been a big trend in the past few years and many companies in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region have switched to more eco-friendly alternatives, such as replacing plastic materials and removing
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Mike WheelerMarch 30, 2020, 9:08 amMarch 30, 2020

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Bans are effective, but not the endgame in solving the plastic problem

Plastic is an incredible material. It can be airtight and watertight, moulded to any shape, clear or coloured, shock-resistant, lightweight, and is chemically stable. Unfortunately, these last two features
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Mike WheelerNovember 6, 2019, 8:46 amNovember 6, 2019

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Unilever announces new commitments for packaging waste

Unilever has announced that by 2025 it will eliminate more than 100,000 tonnes of plastic packaging and collect and process more plastic packaging than it sells. The company, owner of brands including
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Mike WheelerOctober 10, 2019, 9:02 amOctober 10, 2019

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Plastics save on wear and tear

If you are a company that is in the business of manufacturing components for plant and machinery, it pays to do your homework on the type of material you use. Plastic Machining Solutions is based out of
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Mike WheelerJune 5, 2019, 8:51 amJune 5, 2019

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Food safety drives demand for high performance plastics in advanced cleaning processes

Safety demands faced by food, beverage and agribusiness processors are driving demand for advanced engineering plastics to withstand the demands of cleaning and hygiene systems.
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Staff WriterJuly 15, 2016, 12:29 amJuly 15, 2016

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Snickers recalled as plastics found in chocolate bars

Mars, one of the world's biggest food companies, has recalled chocolate bars and other products in 55 countries after a piece of plastic was found in a Snickers bar in Germany, according to a Reuters report.
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Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2016, 8:51 amFebruary 24, 2016

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Dow Chemical releases High Performance Packaging Resins

A new family of resins which offer high performance levels for packaging has been launched by the Dow Chemical Company’s Packaging and Specialty Plastics business.
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Staff WriterOctober 29, 2015, 1:43 pmOctober 29, 2015

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APCO launches roadmap to achieve ANZPAC 2025 targets

ALDI launches consumer recycling research and plastics progress report

AFGC welcomes extra government funding for industry

Alba Cheese prefers the environmental benefits of BioGone Stretch Wrap

New AIP course: The New World of Plastics Technology – Polymers and recycling

The new world of plastics technology

Companies shift to plastic packaging to avoid outspread of Covid-19

Bans are effective, but not the endgame in solving the plastic problem

Unilever announces new commitments for packaging waste

Plastics save on wear and tear

Food safety drives demand for high performance plastics in advanced cleaning processes

Snickers recalled as plastics found in chocolate bars

Dow Chemical releases High Performance Packaging Resins

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