Tag: recycling

Pledge to make packaging sustainable

The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has launched the Recycled Material’s Pledge. Designed to drive a greater uptake of recycled materials in packaging, the Recycled Material’s Pledge aims to challenge major brands to...

Call for more recycling info

Two thirds of Australians want more information about how to recycle right and three quarters want the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) to be on all packaging, according to new consumer insights. The findings are published in...

Wonder’s recycling program returns

Wonder is kicking off the second year of its Recycling Rewards for Schools program. According to the brand, the program is a “fun and easy” way to educate students about recycling and showcase...

Nestlé uses less packaging in new Easter range

Nestlé has launched a new Easter range packed without hard plastics. It also boasts a claimed 50% less packaging weight compared to the average weight of the five top-selling boxed Easter eggs....

PET recycling plant opens in Albury-Wodonga

The largest PET recycling plant in the country is now up and running. It’s expected that the $45 million plant in Albury-Wodonga will “substantially reduce” Australia’s plastic waste by recycling the equivalent...

Australia’s official battery recycling scheme launches

Australia’s new national government-backed battery recycling scheme has officially launched across the country today. Founded by the not-for-profit organisation, the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC), the B-cycle Scheme will combat what is said to...

Woolies-backed start-up removes plastic waste from Australian Open

Australian enviro-tech start-up, Samsara, has teamed up with Tennis Australia to help reduce plastic waste at this year’s Australian Open (AO). As part of the new partnership, Samsara is collecting tennis players’ discarded...

Campaign to educate Australians on recycling

The Australian government has launched a national campaign urging Australians to recycle more. It also shows how recycling can help create jobs and protect our environment. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the ReMade...
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