Tag: sustainability

Rise in health and sustainability shopping trends

While conscious consumerism and mindful shopping continue to thrive in Australia, rising daily costs could see a growing preference for private label brands. Recent research conducted by YouGov and commissioned by ShopFully reveals that 95%...

Viva Energy advances sustainability with tyre-recycling initiative at Geelong Refinery

Viva Energy has taken the first step towards the development of a tyre-recycling facililty in Melbourne that would have the ability to process up to 80,000 tonnes of used tyres per year...

Ferrero celebrates 50 years in Australia

Ferrero is celebrating 50 years in Australia, with a growing portfolio in tow. Over the last 10 years, the company has seen 91% growth. Ferrero Australia says the majority of this success has...

Food For Thought report – A welcome response

The House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Resources has released its report for its inquiry into food and beverage manufacturing in Australia, titled Food for Thought: The opportunities and challenges for...

Viva Energy transforms used cooking oil into snack packaging

Viva Energy has produced its first ISCC+ certified mass balanced bio-based polymer from used cooking oil (UCO) at its Geelong Refinery. The UCO came from Intersnack ANZ in NSW where it had...

Tip Top improves bread bags

Australian bread manufacturer Tip Top Bakeries has introduced new bread bags that are made with 30% recycled plastic using the ISCC mass balance approach. The industry-leading move is a first for the...

Return and Earn’s 13 billion milestone

The NSW Return and Earn recycling scheme has hit a new record, celebrating a staggering 13 billion bottles, cans and cartons returned through the return point network since the scheme began. “Since launching...

B-cycle urges safe battery recycling

Incidents of battery-related fires are rising across Australia, as warned by nearly every state and territory fire and rescue service and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). “Improperly stored or disposed of...
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