August 30, 2021
As we become more aware, the story of packaging is taking a turn toward eco-friendly options. The global attention to alternative material technologies and the early adopters' companies are not surprisingly peaking consumers' attention and feeding a new industry.
...August 30, 2021
Climate change is now an ingredient in every storm, including Ida.
August 30, 2021
Get to know the facts for using eco-friendly cigarette boxes. These boxes are highly impactful and cost-effective in the packaging industry.
August 30, 2021
Instead of offering a vision for the future, 'Solar Power' wallows in the "fallen fruit."
August 30, 2021
This month, the Swiss outdoor clothing company Mammut took a small but “industry-leading” step toward addressing emissions from fossil-fuel-powered ships.
August 27, 2021
These are their demands.
August 27, 2021
The ’90s cartoon show was based on real issues and real people.
August 27, 2021
Drawing people into cities could cut emissions and combat housing crises. But even progressives are hard to convince.
August 26, 2021
The ABC’s Foreign Correspondent episode ‘Dead white man’s clothes’ provided a first-hand view of Ghana’s second-hand clothing trade and its ethical and environmental implications — both good and bad. What was not made clear is that just 33% of all second-hand clothing donated to charities by Australians is exported for international reuse. Considering the
...August 25, 2021
Urban Utilities’ recycled water has helped the Lockyer Valley secure a reputation as being home to some of the best soccer grounds in South East Queensland, despite the ongoing drought. Urban Utilities is responsible for delivering water, recycled water and sewerage services to more than 1.5 million customers in South East Queensland. Its service region is made up of five council areas, including
...August 25, 2021
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have found a way to prevent the initial loss of lithium (Li) ions in supposedly fully charged batteries, which should enable the mileage of electric vehicles (EVs) and usage time of smartphones to be drastically increased. When its batteries are fully charged, an electronic device will normally indicate that they are at 100% capacity.
...August 25, 2021
Monash University has developed a suite of interactive resources that will support the implementation of microgrids in commercial, industrial and community settings in Victoria, partly funded by the Victorian Government’s Microgrid Demonstration Initiative. The Microgrid Electricity Market Operator (MEMO) Toolbox comprises a step-by-step journey on how to develop a microgrid — from
...August 25, 2021
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have found a way to prevent the initial loss of lithium (Li) ions in supposedly fully charged batteries, which should enable the mileage of electric vehicles (EVs) and usage time of smartphones to be drastically increased. When its batteries are fully charged, an electronic device will normally indicate that they are at 100% capacity.
...August 25, 2021
While OneCircle works towards a net-zero goal across its operation, like-minded partners continue to seek out sustainable solutions within the beverage production industry. OneCircle, as the global leader in PET Kegs, is a natural choice for those determined to maximize efficiencies and minimise waste across the beverage production and distribution process. Today, we are proudly... The post
...August 24, 2021
Elopak is today announcing the more environmentally friendly aseptic carton – the Pure-Pak® eSense. The new Pure-Pak® eSense is the same shape as the consumer friendly Pure-Pak® Sense Aseptic carton, with the ‘e’ standing for eco-friendly. It has been developed using technology from Elopak’s fresh portfolio that means the carton can preserve product integrity,
...August 24, 2021
We have been inventing stories about reptiles in the city since long before the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
August 23, 2021
Graphic Packaging International (‘Graphic Packaging’) will be exhibiting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, from September 27-29, 2021. The fiber-based consumer packaging leader will showcase its latest innovations and will debut two new machinery systems at this year’s event. Attendees will have unprecedented access to the company’s high-speed beverage packaging system,
...August 23, 2021
UNSW engineers have shown that ultrasensitive CRISPR technology can quickly and easily identify the presence of Cryptosporidium parvum in water samples onsite — tiny microbes that cause significant health risks and potentially even death. Cryptosporidium is a microscopic parasite that can cause serious gastrointestinal disorders, and is especially widespread in locations where water sources
...August 23, 2021
Sydneysiders are taking advantage of a City of Sydney pilot program to recycle tricky items and divert waste from landfill during lockdown. The household collection service is being trialled for 12 months, providing on-demand pick-ups for tricky-to-recycle goods like batteries, soft plastics and clothing. Since the NSW Government issued stay-at-home orders in June, uptake of the RecycleSmart pilot has
...August 22, 2021
As an environmental engineer and water specialist, working through severe droughts, bushfires and damaging flood events has shaped my thinking and personal focus on improving the resilience of our communities. Over the past few years Australia has experienced extremely challenging climate events amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s fitting that the theme of this year’s World Water Week
...August 20, 2021
"Both sides" of what "debate"?
August 19, 2021
Hygiene is the highest priority in meat production and processing – a requirement that is perfectly ensured by the completely closed plastic pallets of Craemer’s TC series. For absolutely reliable load securing, all models within the TC range are now optionally available with a full-surface Palgrip® anti-slip deck. Equipped with Palgrip®, the TC pallet is... The post Up to All
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August 19, 2021
There are two phrases that are more true today than ever before. Money talks, and actions speak louder than words. And when it comes to influencing meaningful change where you spend and invest your money can make a real difference.
August 18, 2021
Groupe GM, one of the leading international amenities actors, announced the launch of Ecofill, the first refillable cosmetics dispenser on the market that is 100% traceable. The Ecofill dispenser is one of Groupe GM’s Care About Earth initiatives, which aim to reduce the group’s carbon footprint and contribute to sustainability for generations to come. Groupe GM strives... The
...August 18, 2021
Planet Earth is facing a climate emergency. Rising global temperatures fuelled by greenhouse gas emissions have already had devastating consequences, including bushfires, drought, heatwaves and loss of wildlife and livelihoods. To tackle this emergency on a local scale, UQ School of Economics researchers Associate Professor Ian MacKenzie and Associate Professor Lana Friesen have partnered with the
...August 18, 2021
With climate change now recognised as a major threat to economies and financial markets around the world, public and private sector organisations are being asked to provide public disclosures of how current and future climate risks will impact their operations. Recognising the increased need for climate change impact reporting with a greater focus on financial analysis, sustainability services
...August 17, 2021
Mars Wrigley UK has today announced the removal of the black PE liner from Maltesers boxes, which will see 82 tonnes of plastic eliminated every single year: equating to 13 Tyrannosaurus Rexes. The removal of PE from all Maltesers boxes in the UK means that the box itself is now fully recyclable and, without using... The post Mars Wrigley will see 82 tonnes of plastic eliminated every single year! appeared
...August 17, 2021
When it comes to competing against forces of gentrification and big agribusiness in the name of food equity, small farmers and urban farms have a lot in common.
August 17, 2021
Pact Group, Cleanaway, Asahi Beverages and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) plan to form a joint venture that will build and operate a new PET recycling facility. Signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the parties intend to come together to provide an industry model for recycling solutions in Australia. This will include the new facility as well as the PET recycling facility currently being
...August 17, 2021
Pact Group, Cleanaway, Asahi Beverages and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) plan to form a joint venture that will build and operate a new PET recycling facility. Signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU), the parties intend to come together to provide an industry model for recycling solutions in Australia. This will include the new facility as well as the PET recycling facility currently being
...August 17, 2021
Leading fiber-based consumer packaging provider, Graphic Packaging International (‘Graphic Packaging’) has partnered with Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (HBC) Ireland and Northern Ireland on their journey to achieve a ‘World Without Waste.’ The partnership will result in new paperboard solutions across all multipack can configurations, and it supports Coca-Cola HBC’s strategy of
...August 17, 2021
SIG’s second state-of-the-art production plant for aseptic carton packaging in China is now up and running. Despite challenges posed by the pandemic, the large-scale project has been successfully implemented, once again demonstrating SIG’s ongoing commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability leadership. The new plant is located close to SIG’s existing production
...August 17, 2021
It won’t stay that way for long.
August 16, 2021
SUEZ in Australia & New Zealand (SUEZ) has taken a 20% equity stake in online surplus food marketplace Yume Food as part of an investment in the circular economy. SUEZ CEO Mark Venhoek said synergies between the two companies meant the decision to invest was an easy one. “At SUEZ, our purpose is shaping a sustainable environment now, and one way we demonstrate that is through a commitment to the
...August 16, 2021
Berry Bramlage has won German Packaging Awards in the Sustainability category for significant design and technical enhancements to two packaging solutions. Two years after the Berry Global acquisition of RPC, the combined expertise of these two packaging leaders is paying off with continued sustainability innovation. The Lip Care stick and Magic Star Light were praised... The post Berry Global Celebrates
...August 16, 2021
To avoid being caught out by the Plastic Packaging Tax, due to come into force in April 2022, Antalis Packaging offers its insight on how to get ready. Over the last few months, Antalis Packaging has been making preparations to help its customers minimise the impact of the tax. Here, Antalis’ Packaging Technologist Manager, Jason... The post Plastic Tax is coming – How ready are you? appeared first on
...August 16, 2021
To avoid being caught out by the Plastic Packaging Tax, due to come into force in April 2022, Antalis Packaging offers its insight on how to get ready. Over the last few months, Antalis Packaging has been making preparations to help its customers minimise the impact of the tax. Here, Antalis’ Packaging Technologist Manager, Jason... The post Plastic Tax is coming – How ready are you? appeared first on
...August 15, 2021
The Australian Government is investing $108 million to improve water security and reliability across the country — delivering 40 new projects through the National Water Grid Connections funding pathway. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said through this funding pathway, the Australian Government is investing in packages
...August 15, 2021
The Australian Government is investing $108 million to improve water security and reliability across the country — delivering 40 new projects through the National Water Grid Connections funding pathway. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said through this funding pathway, the Australian Government is investing in packages
...August 13, 2021
Every part of the problem needs fixing.
August 13, 2021
Pro Carton invites the public to vote for their favourite cartonboard design to determine the winner of the Public Award Public voting is now officially open for the continent’s leading sustainable packaging design competition, the European Carton Excellence Award 2021. Pro Carton is encouraging everyone to vote for their favourite cartonboard design as it is the... The post Cast your vote in
...August 13, 2021
Romaco Noack’s compact Unity 300 blister packaging line meets all the requirements for sustainable pharmaceutical production. Numerous design features ensure energy efficient packaging processes and reduce the carbon footprint left by users of this innovative technology. Romaco Noack will take advantage of this year’s Taropak to show its latest climate-neutral blister packaging line for
...August 13, 2021
Romaco Noack’s compact Unity 300 blister packaging line meets all the requirements for sustainable pharmaceutical production. Numerous design features ensure energy efficient packaging processes and reduce the carbon footprint left by users of this innovative technology. Romaco Noack will take advantage of this year’s Taropak to show its latest climate-neutral blister packaging line for
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August 12, 2021
For young Canadians interested in an environmental career, ECO Canada offers support through vital on-the-job work experience and skills training to help young Canadians get ahead in the environmental sectors by administering wage subsidies. The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program.
August 12, 2021
Reforms designed to inject more small-scale solar into the grid, and support the growth of batteries and electric vehicles, have been finalised by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). The reforms will obligate power network companies to make their networks ‘smarter’ and their businesses solar- and battery friendly. A key part of the changes will remove companies’ ability
...August 12, 2021
A planet at 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming is still infinitely better than the alternative.
August 12, 2021
A NEW survey has revealed more than half of Millennials and Gen-Zers in Britain now choose wine served in cans. Some 52 percent of people aged 18 to 44 drink wine in cans or plan to do so in the next 12 months. This compares to 38 percent of people aged 45 to 54, while... The post New survey: Britons now get their wine in a can appeared first on Sustainable Packaging News.
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August 11, 2021
Get creative with your eco-friendly & sustainable CBD packaging boxes with the super pros that will help you grow your branding in cost-effective and environmentally friendly packaging that are highly beneficial for your customers.
August 11, 2021
With the continued growth in e-commerce and consumer focus on sustainable packaging, shredding products are in high demand, as businesses look to drive forward their sustainability efforts by repurposing unwanted cardboard. Shredding cardboard waste has multiple benefits, namely reducing costs and improving carbon footprints. Often referred to as a ‘one time investment’, shredders are
...August 11, 2021
With the continued growth in e-commerce and consumer focus on sustainable packaging, shredding products are in high demand, as businesses look to drive forward their sustainability efforts by repurposing unwanted cardboard. Shredding cardboard waste has multiple benefits, namely reducing costs and improving carbon footprints. Often referred to as a ‘one time investment’, shredders are
...August 11, 2021
How grassroots organizers and a group of mothers embraced their community power in one of America's most polluted counties.
August 11, 2021
SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) will supply central inverters for what is reported to be the world’s largest grid-forming storage project. Energy storage technology will play a key role in the Australian energy sector’s transition from conventional fossil fuels towards cleaner, renewable energy. As part of the project, SMA will supply 109 Medium Voltage Power Stations (MVPS-SCS4200) to
...August 11, 2021
'We're looking at some measure of greenwashing in the largest program in the world.'
August 11, 2021
The UN climate report pinpoints the biggest culprit behind overheated cities.
August 10, 2021
Australia produces only about 3% of global CO2 emissions, but per capita is one of the world’s biggest contributors — and transport is the fastest growing source of emissions in Australia. According to a June 2020 report from ClimateWorks Australia, “Australia’s road vehicle fleet is one of the most energy- and emissions-intensive in the world; the nation’s per capita aviation
...August 10, 2021
As China announced a new ban on single-use plastics, non-degradable plastic products are being phased out, unleashing huge market potential for substitutes. How can suppliers respond to the new situation by sustaining performance in existing areas while expanding into new market spaces? Market Players Across the Degradable Plastics Industry Poised to Take Off Companies see... The post Plastic Ban Creates
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As China announced a new ban on single-use plastics, non-degradable plastic products are being phased out, unleashing huge market potential for substitutes. How can suppliers respond to the new situation by sustaining performance in existing areas while expanding into new market spaces? Market Players Across the Degradable Plastics Industry Poised to Take Off Companies see... The post Plastic Ban Creates
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August 9, 2021
ECO Canada’s Director of research Claudine Vidallo describes ECO Canada’s 2018 research regarding energy efficiency within six industrial sectors of the Canadian market. The results of surveys obtained from 1,853 showed a high demand for energy efficiency workers.
August 9, 2021
Can’t decipher the biggest climate report of the year? Here’s help from the experts.
August 9, 2021
It can be tough to navigate the complications of material and local solutions, and everyone can use a little help. That's why it's important to reach out to recycling materials experts for a few tips. Co-written by Recycling Alternative co-founder Louise Schwarz, co-founder Robert Weatherbe
...August 9, 2021
A new-generation, solar-powered microgrid community in Melbourne’s north is paving the way for low-cost, sustainable, residential energy. The Solstice Precinct in the new Rathdowne community at Wollert is the collaborative project of a partnership between Villawood Properties, Energy Australia and TownLiving by Metricon. Under the project, homes and a large residents’ club will store
...August 9, 2021
A new-generation, solar-powered microgrid community in Melbourne’s north is paving the way for low-cost, sustainable, residential energy. The Solstice Precinct in the new Rathdowne community at Wollert is the collaborative project of a partnership between Villawood Properties, Energy Australia and TownLiving by Metricon. Under the project, homes and a large residents’ club will store
...August 9, 2021
A proposed wind turbine manufacturing hub in Baltimore means jobs for steelworkers.
August 9, 2021
Finally, we have the numbers and they're not pretty, detailing how it doesn't matter what price fuel is.
August 6, 2021
Graphic Packaging International (‘Graphic Packaging’) is a four-time winner for its innovative fiber-based solutions in the Institute of Packaging Professionals’ AmeriStar Awards 2021. The fiber-based consumer packaging leader was awarded the top prize in the categories of Cosmetics, Beverage–Alcohol, Food–Shelf-Stable and Saves
...August 6, 2021
Tomra and Gualapack work together to prove the recyclability of Gualapack’s first-of-a-kind monomaterial PP spouted pouch through all stages of treatment of a DKR rigid PP waste stream. In a context of full-scale sorting and recycling infrastructure, Gualapack’s first-ever monomaterial polypropylene spouted pouch was proven recyclable. The results of extensive testing, carried out on
...August 5, 2021
Investigating potential emissions sources while trying to limit odour impact can be stressful — especially if you are limited to conventional methods and lack situational awareness. Innovations in the industrial odour management space, such as the application of environmental intelligence (EI) have made it easier to plan for odour emissions at waste management operations and wastewater
...August 5, 2021
Southgate Packaging one of Europe’s leading packaging suppliers, continues to invest in innovation and new product development, with a specific focus on sustainability. The firm is planning to make a significant investment in NPD over the next 12 months. Southgate’s in-house team of product development specialists is highly focused on creating a new range of... The post New Investment in
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August 5, 2021
The impressive benefits of consuming wheatgrass juice and it in your regular part of the meal.
August 5, 2021
I started to feel overwhelmed by everything I still didn’t know and everything that had to change to deal with the climate crisis.
August 5, 2021
UK headquartered sustainable flexible packaging business, Eco Flexibles, has shared insight on the future of sustainable flexible packaging design, and its unique bespoke design model, which may point the way to how eco-friendly packaging is conceived and delivered in the future. The business, which supports brands, packers and retailers making the switch from mixed-plastic flexible... The post
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August 4, 2021
With rising temperatures around the globe, businesses have a responsibility to keep employees safe from sun dangers. Keep reading to find out how to provide resources and educate employees on heat stress.
August 4, 2021
“We can’t control how much water falls, necessarily, but we can definitely control who is in harm’s way."
August 4, 2021
Westpak Group Ltd, a supplier of sustainably-aware food packaging solutions, has recently unveiled its new website as part of its commitment to enhance transparency around issues of sustainability and environmental awareness. The new website is part of a comprehensive brand overhaul for the company and aims to provide an area of expert advice and guidance... The post Westpak Group Ltd unveil new branding in
...August 3, 2021
Scientists are starting to mine valuable metals from an unusual source: plants
August 2, 2021
PragmatIC Semiconductor, a world leader in flexible electronics, is delighted to announce that it is working on an Innovate UK, Manufacturing Made Smarter project to increase the quality of plastic recyclate. In the project, code-named SORT?IT, packaging will be given unique digital IDs to facilitate the tracking and separation of packaging waste in a Materials... The post PragmatIC Semiconductor leads
...August 2, 2021
An industrial zone in the outer south-east Melbourne suburb of Dandenong is home to a permanently located integrated waste treatment and resource recovery facility. The 11,000-square-metre facility, which opened and started accepting soil in 2015, has a focus on sustainability — rather than simply sending contaminated soil to landfill, Renex Group has created an opportunity to recover and re-use the
...August 2, 2021
Rare earth magnet recycling is about so much more than sustainable data centers.
August 2, 2021
The exhibit centers on technologies that oil and gas companies say will allow them to keep selling fossil fuels.
August 2, 2021
Wood framing is a great option when you are looking to build a home and constructing a frame.
August 2, 2021
This addition to its range of air cushion film comes ahead of the 2022 Plastic Packaging Tax, designed to encourage use of recycled plastics. The new Airspeed Renew air bags for void fill and block and brace packaging, are made from film containing 50% post-consumer recycled content and are 100% recyclable. These credentials are printed... The post New Airspeed Renew air bags from Antalis – 50%
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