Recycling

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Kerbside recycling trial aims to close the loop on soft plastics

As a part of a national scheme funded by private industry and the Federal Government, a small group of South Australian Councils will participate in a trial to help make it easy to recycle soft plastics from home. Read More

Adam MccleeryDecember 6, 2022, 2:18 pmDecember 6, 2022

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Closing the loop on soft plastic packaging with new recycling trials

Australia’s food and grocery manufacturers are backing a new scheme aimed at keeping soft plastic packaging out of the landfill and helping to build a new recycling industry producing sought-after food-grade, recycled soft plastic packaging. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaNovember 14, 2022, 8:44 amNovember 14, 2022

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Pact’s billion bottle recycling project wins award

Pact Group has won a major sustainable project award for bringing Australia’s biggest and most advanced PET plastic recycling facility to life in just 370 days. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaNovember 10, 2022, 11:30 amNovember 10, 2022

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Lactalis Australia participates in second World CleanUp Day

For the second consecutive year, Lactalis Australia participated in the annual World CleanUp Day, removing 2,208 pieces of waste from the environment and donating 370 hours of paid leave. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaOctober 28, 2022, 12:46 pmOctober 28, 2022

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AIP to deliver session on recycling labels at Waste Expo 2022

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) is calling for everyone to join them at Waste Expo 2022 on 26 –27 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Read More

Mignon D'SouzaOctober 5, 2022, 10:56 amOctober 5, 2022

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APCO and Planet Ark report reveals consumers’ recycling goals

The Australasian Recycling Label Consumer Insights Report has revealed two thirds of Australians want more information about how to recycle correctly, while three quarters want the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) to be on all packaging.
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Alexandra HaynesJune 9, 2022, 10:42 amJune 9, 2022

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Discover a world of solutions at AWRE 2022

As the premier business event for the waste, recycling and resource recovery sector, AWRE returns to the ICC Sydney this 24 – 25 August. AWRE provides a platform for the best to come together and join forces for a world of solutions towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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Alexandra HaynesJune 1, 2022, 10:46 amJune 1, 2022

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AFGC leads industry change to recycle soft plastics in new scheme

Celebrating National Recycling Week last week, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is leading a big change in how soft plastics will be recycled in the food and grocery manufacturing industry, via the National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS).
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Alexandra HaynesNovember 15, 2021, 9:00 amNovember 15, 2021

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New food waste and recycling strategy launched in South Australia

South Australian Independent Retailers (SAIR) have committed to becoming part of a more circular economy for South Australia, launching the Food Waste and Recycling Strategy for Foodland and IGA Supermarkets 2021-2025.
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Alexandra HaynesOctober 7, 2021, 10:10 amOctober 7, 2021

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Bonfiglioli rises to the recycling challenge

Recycling and environmental sustainability are at the forefront of an international partnership that is making trade news headlines. The newly formed partnership between Bonfiglioli and French start-up, GreenBig, draws on Bonfiglioli’s vast experience of the recycling sector to develop an innovative, tailored solution.
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Alexandra HaynesAugust 30, 2021, 9:10 amAugust 30, 2021

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Mars Wrigley and Danimer Scientific partnership in biodegradable packaging

Snack and confectionary maker Mars Wrigley has revealed a new, two-year partnership with Danimer Scientific that aims to apply sustainable packaging across Mars Wrigleys products while testing the viability of home compostable packaging. Read More

Shanna WongMarch 26, 2021, 8:54 amMarch 26, 2021

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Australia’s largest PET recycling plant under construction

Construction is underway on a recycling facility in Albury-Wodonga that will see the equivalent of around 1 billion PET plastic bottles recycled each year.

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Mike WheelerFebruary 9, 2021, 7:09 amFebruary 9, 2021

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Aussies confused when it comes to recyclable plastics

While conscious living has continued to be an important factor in Aussies lives, a quarter (26 per cent) of the nation has admitted to having limited knowledge on recycling and soft plastics recycling. Read More

Mike WheelerDecember 15, 2020, 11:08 amJanuary 15, 2021

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Recycling initiative to collect 190,000 tonnes of plastic

Australia’s food and grocery manufacturers, represented by peak body the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), will develop Australia’s largest industry-led plastic recycling scheme, which aims
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Mike WheelerNovember 12, 2020, 8:21 amDecember 7, 2020

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Circular economy: 5 ways to close the food and drink skills gap

For food and drink businesses, the circular economy is not only a way to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. It’s also a way to encourage
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Mike WheelerOctober 6, 2020, 10:40 amNovember 10, 2020

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Sugarcane waste-based durable packaging is plastic-free and compostable

The amount of plastic waste flowing into the ocean could triple by 2040 as part of the estimated 1.3 billion tons predicted to choke our already strained ecosystem, killing marine life and polluting the
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Mike WheelerSeptember 23, 2020, 8:41 amSeptember 23, 2020

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More work needed on recycling labelling

An independent national audit of recycling information on consumer products and packaging has revealed a situation that is confusing for consumers and does not support better recycling, according to the
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Mike WheelerAugust 24, 2020, 8:44 amAugust 24, 2020

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$45 million recyling plant for Albury/Wodonga

A new recycling plant will increase the amount of recycled PET plastic produced in Australia each year from local waste. The decision to build the facility in Albury/Wodonga was confirmed yesterday after
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Mike WheelerAugust 4, 2020, 10:02 amAugust 4, 2020

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Woolworths further reduces plastic packaging

Even during the COVID-19, 70 per cent of Australians are continuing to rank taking care of the planet and making sustainable choices as important to them, according to research revealed by Woolworths
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Mike WheelerJune 9, 2020, 8:40 amJune 9, 2020

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Making the most of PET recycling

Martogg is a family-owned business founded in 1975. It has grown to employ hundreds of people and is a company that specialises in resins and recycled products for the plastics industry. With its head
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Mike WheelerApril 9, 2020, 9:42 amApril 9, 2020

Recycling

Kerbside recycling trial aims to close the loop on soft plastics

Closing the loop on soft plastic packaging with new recycling trials

Pact’s billion bottle recycling project wins award

Lactalis Australia participates in second World CleanUp Day

AIP to deliver session on recycling labels at Waste Expo 2022

APCO and Planet Ark report reveals consumers’ recycling goals

Discover a world of solutions at AWRE 2022

AFGC leads industry change to recycle soft plastics in new scheme

New food waste and recycling strategy launched in South Australia

Bonfiglioli rises to the recycling challenge

Mars Wrigley and Danimer Scientific partnership in biodegradable packaging

Australia’s largest PET recycling plant under construction

Aussies confused when it comes to recyclable plastics

Recycling initiative to collect 190,000 tonnes of plastic

Circular economy: 5 ways to close the food and drink skills gap

Sugarcane waste-based durable packaging is plastic-free and compostable

More work needed on recycling labelling

$45 million recyling plant for Albury/Wodonga

Woolworths further reduces plastic packaging

Making the most of PET recycling

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